Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,110 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $83,820
Employed locally 120
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $50,170
    50th (median)
    $58,110
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $83,820

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,250
    Electricians $66,560
    Carpenters $51,920
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Southern Indiana is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.21 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Southern Indiana is 4.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,510 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,170.