Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $50,630 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $79,170
Employed locally 370
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $47,220
    50th (median)
    $50,630
    75th
    $74,990
    90th
    $79,170

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 25% 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
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $75,730
    Lawton, OK $73,510
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $69,150
    Oklahoma $64,420
    Oklahoma City, OK $64,420
    Roanoke, VA $49,070

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,210
    Carpenters $48,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Tulsa, OK is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Tulsa, OK is 16.8% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,220.