Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $53,430 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $77,440
Employed locally 80
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $41,050
    50th (median)
    $53,430
    75th
    $77,040
    90th
    $77,440

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 96% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 4% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,550
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,110
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $84,340
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $77,720
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $75,730

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$59,370
    Electricians$52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$53,420
    Carpenters$44,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 12.2% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,050.