Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,580 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $17,100
90th percentile $80,940
Employed locally 320
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,100
    25th
    $17,100
    50th (median)
    $44,580
    75th
    $57,600
    90th
    $80,940

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,550
    Electricians $56,000
    Carpenters $48,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Northern Indiana is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.62 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Northern Indiana is 26.7% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,100 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,100.