Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,660 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $80,380
Employed locally 80
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $65,540
    90th
    $80,380

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,730
    Electricians $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,720
    Carpenters $64,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,700
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Connecticut is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Connecticut is 21.7% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.