Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $74,880 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.00
10th percentile $49,440
90th percentile $87,310
Employed locally 140
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,440
    25th
    $57,400
    50th (median)
    $74,880
    75th
    $74,880
    90th
    $87,310

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 118% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 18% above 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
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $92,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140
    Paducah, KY-IL $79,020
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $72,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $71,760

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,380
    Carpenters $58,280
    Electricians $65,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,310
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Scranton, PA is $36.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Scranton, PA is 23.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,440 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,400.