Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $50,010 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $84,990
Employed locally 160
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $39,260
    50th (median)
    $50,010
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $84,990

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 27% below 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $88,200
    Kansas City, MO-KS $81,500
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $81,050
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $70,200
    Jackson, TN $61,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $60,960

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,060
    Electricians $61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,790
    Carpenters $51,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Topeka, KS is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Topeka, KS is 17.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,260.