Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $44,420 -27% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $64,360
Employed locally 230
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $37,330
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $50,170
    90th
    $64,360

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 32% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    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
    Fargo, ND-MN $79,350

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,660
    Electricians $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,360
    Carpenters $47,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Little Rock, AR is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.59 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Little Rock, AR is 27% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,330.