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Sheet Metal Workers

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Sheet Metal Workers

National Avg Annual Salary

$66,110

National Avg Hourly Wage

$31.78

National Total Employment

117,470

Top Metro Avg Salary

$114,420

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Highest Paying State

Washington leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $96,130.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 10,270 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $114,420.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 4,560 jobs.

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Top States for Sheet Metal Workers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Washington WA $96,130 3,870 Open
New Jersey NJ $94,540 1,690 Open
Hawaii HI $93,010 430 Open
California CA $86,530 9,180 Open
Illinois IL $84,990 4,240 Open
District of Columbia DC $83,710 150 Open
Alaska AK $81,270 210 Open
Massachusetts MA $80,340 0 Open
New York NY $75,610 6,190 Open
Oregon OR $75,530 2,920 Open

Top Metro Areas for Sheet Metal Workers

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