Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $79,510 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.23
10th percentile $42,740
90th percentile $97,790
Employed locally 120
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,740
    25th
    $57,490
    50th (median)
    $79,510
    75th
    $96,570
    90th
    $97,790

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 117% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 17% above 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,680
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $95,890
    Washington $93,230
    Hawaii $91,540
    Bellingham, WA $87,910

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,860
    Electricians $80,870
    Carpenters $65,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Yakima, WA is $38.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Yakima, WA is 30.7% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,740 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,490.