Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $86,810 +42.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.73
10th percentile $42,900
90th percentile $102,520
Employed locally 160
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,900
    25th
    $59,340
    50th (median)
    $86,810
    75th
    $96,710
    90th
    $102,520

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 122% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 22% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $97,970
    Illinois $93,570
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $92,540
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,110
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $84,340
    Springfield, IL $83,530

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $63,460
    Carpenters $77,980
    Electricians $87,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,840
    Highway Maintenance Workers $59,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Peoria, IL is $41.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Peoria, IL is 42.7% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,900 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,340.