Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $77,950 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.48
10th percentile $48,760
90th percentile $121,640
Employed locally 2,070
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,760
    25th
    $61,280
    50th (median)
    $77,950
    75th
    $106,640
    90th
    $121,640

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 18% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $93,350
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,550
    Peoria, IL $86,810
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $84,340
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $84,150
    Anchorage, AK $83,430

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,810
    Construction Laborers $54,070
    Electricians $102,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $37.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 28.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,760 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,280.