Sheet Metal Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $78,770 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.87
10th percentile $48,510
90th percentile $120,640
Employed locally 1,620
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,510
    25th
    $61,380
    50th (median)
    $78,770
    75th
    $100,100
    90th
    $120,640

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Salinas, CA $99,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,140
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $97,970
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93,710
    Construction Laborers$58,600
    Electricians$75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in San Diego, CA is $37.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.84 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 29.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,510 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,380.