Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,350 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $31,090
90th percentile $83,030
Employed locally 110
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,090
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $70,020
    90th
    $83,030

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,170
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,610
    Carpenters $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Electricians $60,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Southeast Missouri is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.84 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Southeast Missouri is 23.8% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,090 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.