Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $49,380 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $80,000
Employed locally 110
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $45,070
    50th (median)
    $49,380
    75th
    $67,900
    90th
    $80,000

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 30% 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
    Paducah, KY-IL $79,020
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $71,620
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,180
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,680
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $49,990
    Kentucky $49,100

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,960
    Electricians $58,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,850
    Carpenters $50,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Lexington, KY is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Lexington, KY is 18.8% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,070.