Sheet Metal Workers Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $86,110 +41.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.40
10th percentile $44,930
90th percentile $98,530
Employed locally 70
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,930
    25th
    $59,390
    50th (median)
    $86,110
    75th
    $86,210
    90th
    $98,530

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$60,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,770
    Electricians$94,110
    Carpenters$67,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in South Illinois is $41.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in South Illinois is 41.5% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,930 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,390.