Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $72,610 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $41,810
90th percentile $73,340
Employed locally 50
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,810
    25th
    $49,220
    50th (median)
    $72,610
    75th
    $72,610
    90th
    $73,340

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 130% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 30% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $75,040
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $74,960
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $71,620
    Charleston, WV $66,130
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $64,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,400

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,590
    Electricians$62,190
    Carpenters$48,460
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Parkersburg, WV is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 19.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,810 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,220.