Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $70,130 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.72
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $93,560
Employed locally 30
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $70,130
    75th
    $91,090
    90th
    $93,560

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,350
    Madison, WI $83,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $79,490
    Appleton, WI $78,100
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,850

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$97,980
    Construction Laborers$53,870
    Carpenters$81,370
    Electricians$81,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$71,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Janesville, WI is $33.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Janesville, WI is 15.3% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.