Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Sheet Metal Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $81,210 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +33.5% vs the national median of $60,850. An estimated 3,920 sheet metal workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $55,810 to $97,970 depending on location.
$81,210
Avg median salary in Illinois
$97,970
Highest paying metro
$55,810
Lowest paying metro
3,920
Employed in Illinois
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inSheet Metal Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $97,970 | $60,580 | $109,390 | 3,080 |
| Champaign, IL | $92,540 | $70,180 | $92,540 | 90 |
| Peoria, IL | $86,810 | $59,340 | $96,710 | 160 |
| South Illinois | $86,110 | $59,390 | $86,210 | 70 |
| Northwest Illinois | $84,340 | $43,400 | $97,990 | 120 |
| Springfield, IL | $83,530 | $47,030 | $99,040 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $82,160 | $59,070 | $104,610 | 180 |
| East Central Illinois | $61,620 | $43,110 | $95,900 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $55,810 | $39,890 | $84,740 | 130 |