Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $78,830 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.90
10th percentile $39,180
90th percentile $82,060
Employed locally 150
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,180
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $78,830
    75th
    $80,750
    90th
    $82,060

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 124% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 24% above 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $93,350
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,550
    Flint, MI $81,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140
    Elmira, NY $80,960
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $79,490

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $63,820
    Construction Laborers $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,600
    Carpenters $56,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,460
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Muskegon, MI is $37.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Muskegon, MI is 29.5% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,180 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.