Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,720 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $78,110
Employed locally 180
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $44,970
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $74,340
    90th
    $78,110

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $52,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,060
    Carpenters $49,300
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,580
    Electricians $67,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Western Wisconsin is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.97 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Western Wisconsin is 21.6% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,970.