Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $40,150 -34% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $30,600
90th percentile $74,680
Employed locally 30
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,600
    25th
    $31,890
    50th (median)
    $40,150
    75th
    $50,110
    90th
    $74,680

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$44,400
    Electricians$57,850
    Highway Maintenance Workers$47,680
    Carpenters$47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Northeast Nebraska is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 34% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,600 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,890.