Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $48,410 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $79,880
Employed locally 610
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $48,410
    75th
    $61,160
    90th
    $79,880

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 30% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $88,200
    Kansas City, MO-KS $81,500
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $81,050
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $70,200
    Jackson, TN $61,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $60,960

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,900
    Electricians $62,160
    Carpenters $49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Wichita, KS is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 20.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.