Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $48,500 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $64,860
Employed locally 90
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $43,240
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $57,800
    90th
    $64,860

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 24% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,920
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,270
    Odessa, TX $56,510
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,830

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,630
    Electricians $48,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,080
    Carpenters $44,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Waco, TX is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Waco, TX is 20.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,240.