Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $58,540 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $39,650
90th percentile $100,190
Employed locally 60
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,650
    25th
    $46,850
    50th (median)
    $58,540
    75th
    $76,730
    90th
    $100,190

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 15% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $84,150
    Glens Falls, NY $82,930
    Elmira, NY $80,960
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,350
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,570

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,600
    Highway Maintenance Workers$48,140
    Carpenters$59,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,720
    Electricians$61,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Utica, NY is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Utica, NY is 3.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,650 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,850.