Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $47,550 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $65,530
Employed locally 110
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $47,550
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $65,530

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 24% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,920
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,270
    Odessa, TX $56,510
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,830

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,130
    Electricians$47,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,770
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$43,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Lubbock, TX is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Lubbock, TX is 21.9% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.