Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $89,550 +47.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.05
10th percentile $49,960
90th percentile $95,020
Employed locally 310
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,960
    25th
    $79,800
    50th (median)
    $89,550
    75th
    $89,550
    90th
    $95,020

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 127% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 27% above 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $93,350
    Flint, MI $81,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140
    Elmira, NY $80,960
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $79,490
    Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $78,830

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,740
    Electricians $63,970
    Construction Laborers $48,650
    Carpenters $60,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Kalamazoo, MI is $43.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 47.2% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,960 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,800.