Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $45,100 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $65,210
Employed locally 70
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $39,340
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $47,630
    90th
    $65,210

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 28% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $77,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $72,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $67,290
    Warner Robins, GA $67,100
    Michigan $61,680

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,490
    Electricians $58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,230
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $50,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Athens, GA is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Athens, GA is 25.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,340.