Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $52,490 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.24
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $98,630
Employed locally 110
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $52,490
    75th
    $76,340
    90th
    $98,630

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 40% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $93,350
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,550
    Flint, MI $81,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140
    Elmira, NY $80,960
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $79,490

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,060
    Electricians $82,020
    Construction Laborers $48,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Ann Arbor, MI is $25.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.89 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 13.7% below 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.