Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $48,850 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $83,710
Employed locally 120
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $48,850
    75th
    $62,300
    90th
    $83,710

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 42% 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
    Salinas, CA $99,110
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,550
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,550
    Glens Falls, NY $82,930
    Alaska $82,750

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,290
    Electricians $56,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Carpenters $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Huntsville, AL is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Huntsville, AL is 19.7% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.