Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $50,420 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $62,700
Employed locally 90
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $46,880
    50th (median)
    $50,420
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $62,700

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 20% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,020

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,460
    Construction Laborers$42,840
    Carpenters$50,950
    Electricians$63,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,740
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Bangor, ME is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Bangor, ME is 17.1% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,880.