Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,450 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $92,050
Employed locally 220
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $73,190
    90th
    $92,050

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,160
    Construction Laborers $43,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $39,220
    Electricians $57,090
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Kansas is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Kansas is 23.7% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.