Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $78,560 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.77
10th percentile $46,320
90th percentile $123,390
Employed locally 2,770
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,320
    25th
    $58,270
    50th (median)
    $78,560
    75th
    $102,420
    90th
    $123,390

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 16% 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
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Salinas, CA $99,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,140
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $97,970
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$73,840
    Construction Laborers$59,540
    Electricians$76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $37.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.12 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 29.1% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,320 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,270.