Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $49,480 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.79
10th percentile $40,940
90th percentile $60,580
Employed locally 50
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,940
    25th
    $43,980
    50th (median)
    $49,480
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $60,580

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 33% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,140
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,550
    Anchorage, AK $83,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,950
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $61,800
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,180

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,950
    Electricians$50,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,770
    Carpenters$48,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Wilmington, NC is $23.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Wilmington, NC is 18.7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,940 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,980.