Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $53,840 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.88
10th percentile $35,800
90th percentile $82,100
Employed locally 60
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,800
    25th
    $40,290
    50th (median)
    $53,840
    75th
    $64,670
    90th
    $82,100

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 25% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,140
    Fairbanks-College, AK $88,200
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $79,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,940

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,010
    Construction Laborers $40,710
    Electricians $57,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,070
    Carpenters $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Grand Junction, CO is $25.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.20 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 11.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,800 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,290.