Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $72,140 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.69
10th percentile $42,100
90th percentile $93,490
Employed locally 150
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,100
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $72,140
    75th
    $84,430
    90th
    $93,490

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,660
    Electricians $61,120
    Carpenters $56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Southern Michigan is $34.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Southern Michigan is 18.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,100 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.