Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $37,790 -37.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $33,310
90th percentile $78,370
Employed locally 180
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,310
    25th
    $37,790
    50th (median)
    $37,790
    75th
    $58,280
    90th
    $78,370

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,270
    Carpenters $58,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,130
    Electricians $61,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Southern Ohio is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Southern Ohio is 37.9% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,310 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,790.