The salary statistics and trend of sheet metal workers in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare sheet metal worker salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,180 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,000 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,680 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sheet metal workers in the industry of nonresidential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sheet metal workers is $92,680. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sheet metal workers is $28,180.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sheet metal workers in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $44,000 | 1.95% | 11.59% |
| 2016 | $43,140 | 6.79% | - |
| 2015 | $40,210 | -0.25% | - |
| 2014 | $40,310 | 2.80% | - |
| 2013 | $39,180 | 0.71% | - |
| 2012 | $38,900 | - | - |
The average salaries of sheet metal workers in 20 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of sheet metal workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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