Sheet Metal Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $115,970 +90.6% vs national
Median hourly $55.76
10th percentile $53,590
90th percentile $162,880
Employed locally 860
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,590
    25th
    $72,870
    50th (median)
    $115,970
    75th
    $150,150
    90th
    $162,880

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sheet Metal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,140

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $79,890

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in San Jose, CA is $55.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 90.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $53,590 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,870.