Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $53,320 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.64
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $80,260
Employed locally 2,460
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $43,020
    50th (median)
    $53,320
    75th
    $67,110
    90th
    $80,260

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 37% below 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,550
    Tucson, AZ $46,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,550
    Yuma, AZ $36,490

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,990
    Electricians$59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,000
    Carpenters$59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $25.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 12.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,020.