Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $57,280 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.54
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $94,610
Employed locally 110
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $57,280
    75th
    $74,680
    90th
    $94,610

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,910
    Carpenters $55,210
    Electricians $60,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Northern Michigan is $27.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Northern Michigan is 5.9% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.