Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $56,020 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $80,680
Employed locally 2,810
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $46,470
    50th (median)
    $56,020
    75th
    $64,700
    90th
    $80,680

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 30% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,920
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,270
    Odessa, TX $56,510
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,830
    Abilene, TX $51,000

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,150
    Electricians$59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,230
    Carpenters$48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Houston, TX is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Houston, TX is 7.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,470.