Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $63,390 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.48
10th percentile $40,770
90th percentile $87,900
Employed locally 720
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,770
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $63,390
    75th
    $83,700
    90th
    $87,900

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 33% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,110
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,850
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $75,730
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $72,140
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $66,470
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,540

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,220
    Carpenters$59,410
    Electricians$63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Salt Lake City, UT is $30.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.69 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,770 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.