Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,930 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.37
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $85,880
Employed locally 100
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $56,930
    75th
    $77,060
    90th
    $85,880

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390
    Electricians $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Eastern New Mexico is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.53 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Eastern New Mexico is 6.4% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.