Sheet Metal Workers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,600 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $77,930
Employed locally 120
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $45,610
    50th (median)
    $48,600
    75th
    $70,710
    90th
    $77,930

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,910
    Carpenters $57,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $68,560
    Electricians $63,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in South Central Wisconsin is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.55 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in South Central Wisconsin is 20.1% below 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,610.