Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,150 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $67,000
Employed locally 40
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $43,300
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $62,190
    90th
    $67,000

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,470
    Carpenters$59,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,060
    Electricians$60,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Southwest Colorado is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.06 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Southwest Colorado is 19.2% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,300.