Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $58,770 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $41,790
90th percentile $81,910
Employed locally 260
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,790
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $81,910

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 35% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,330
    Electricians $61,340
    Construction Laborers $47,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,570
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Burlington, VT is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Burlington, VT is 3.4% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,790 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.