Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $61,620 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $42,460
90th percentile $77,570
Employed locally 70
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,460
    25th
    $52,770
    50th (median)
    $61,620
    75th
    $65,900
    90th
    $77,570

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 89% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 11% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $95,890
    Peoria, IL $86,810
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140
    California $79,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,930

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $84,130
    Electricians $64,700
    Carpenters $53,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Waterloo, IA is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Waterloo, IA is 1.3% above 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,460 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,770.