Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $36,490 -40% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $33,160
90th percentile $65,620
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,160
    25th
    $33,160
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $43,920
    90th
    $65,620

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 40% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,550
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $53,320
    Tucson, AZ $46,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,550

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,800
    Carpenters$45,850
    Electricians$56,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Yuma, AZ is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Yuma, AZ is 40% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,160 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,160.