Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $61,940 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $42,950
90th percentile $76,170
Employed locally 100
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,950
    25th
    $50,880
    50th (median)
    $61,940
    75th
    $74,210
    90th
    $76,170

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 94% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 6% 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
    Missoula, MT $64,530
    Bozeman, MT $64,220
    Binghamton, NY $62,010
    Billings, MT $60,700
    Sumter, SC $37,910

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,750
    Carpenters $55,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,910
    Electricians $74,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Great Falls, MT is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Great Falls, MT is 1.8% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,950 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,880.