Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $83,530 +37.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.16
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $104,320
Employed locally 50
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $83,530
    75th
    $99,040
    90th
    $104,320

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 112% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 12% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $97,970
    Illinois $93,570
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $92,540
    Peoria, IL $86,810
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,110
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $84,340

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $62,520
    Electricians $82,510
    Carpenters $72,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    Roofers $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Springfield, IL is $40.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.06 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Springfield, IL is 37.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.