Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,480 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $74,630
Employed locally 380
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $67,710
    90th
    $74,630

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 32% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,550
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $53,320
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,550
    Yuma, AZ $36,490

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Tucson, AZ is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 23.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.