Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,180 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $32,780
90th percentile $92,930
Employed locally 100
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,780
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $61,180
    75th
    $76,680
    90th
    $92,930

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers$49,190
    Carpenters$59,160
    Construction Laborers$48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,430
    Electricians$73,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.68 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 0.5% above 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,780 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.