Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $57,910 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $78,130
Employed locally 50
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $45,730
    50th (median)
    $57,910
    75th
    $73,000
    90th
    $78,130

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 7% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $75,040
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $74,960
    Toledo, OH $74,230
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $71,620
    Akron, OH $71,510
    Columbus, OH $65,460

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $66,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,220
    Construction Laborers $48,120
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,810
    Carpenters $48,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Lima, OH is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Lima, OH is 4.8% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,730.