Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $40,910 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $33,940
90th percentile $69,830
Employed locally 50
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,940
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $48,910
    90th
    $69,830

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 34% 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
    Paducah, KY-IL $79,020
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $71,620
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,180
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,680
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $49,990
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $49,380

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,870
    Carpenters$51,410
    Electricians$55,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Bowling Green, KY is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.40 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 32.8% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,940 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.