Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $44,620 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $55,260
Employed locally 270
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $44,620
    75th
    $47,860
    90th
    $55,260

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 43% 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

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,550
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,110
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $84,340
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Fargo, ND-MN $79,350

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $51,030
    Construction Laborers $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Carpenters $47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 26.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.