Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $46,560 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $60,360
Employed locally 40
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $46,560
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $60,360

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 23% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,140
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,550
    Anchorage, AK $83,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,950
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $61,800
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,180

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $52,620
    Construction Laborers $39,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150
    Carpenters $41,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Hickory, NC is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 23.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.