Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $61,360 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.50
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $93,470
Employed locally 400
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $61,360
    75th
    $82,640
    90th
    $93,470

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sheet Metal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,680
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $100,470
    Salinas, CA $99,110

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,550
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,110
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $84,340
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $77,720
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $75,730

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $29.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.71 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.8% above the national median of $60,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sheet Metal Workers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.