Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,380 -40.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $24,510
90th percentile $53,520
Employed locally 30
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,510
    25th
    $31,110
    50th (median)
    $36,380
    75th
    $37,630
    90th
    $53,520

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,650
    Electricians$56,590
    Carpenters$46,780
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Northeast Louisiana is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.73 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 40.2% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,510 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,110.