Sheet Metal Workers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $66,100 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.78
10th percentile $47,710
90th percentile $95,120
Employed locally 90
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,710
    25th
    $55,030
    50th (median)
    $66,100
    75th
    $84,810
    90th
    $95,120

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 20% 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
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $92,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140
    Paducah, KY-IL $79,020
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $74,880
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $72,610

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,570
    Carpenters$59,100
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,320
    Electricians$65,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in York, PA is $31.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in York, PA is 8.6% 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 York?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,710 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,030.