Sheet Metal Workers Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,620 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $98,800
Employed locally 40
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $43,110
    50th (median)
    $61,620
    75th
    $95,900
    90th
    $98,800

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,260
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,240
    Electricians $77,270
    Carpenters $60,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $68,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in East Central Illinois is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.29 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in East Central Illinois is 1.3% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,110.