The salary statistics of sheet metal workers in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare sheet metal worker salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for sheet metal workers in the industry sector of 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 $91,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid sheet metal workers is $29,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sheet metal workers in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $49,350 | 0.34% | 10.21% |
| 2017 | $49,180 | 2.48% | - |
| 2016 | $47,960 | 2.13% | - |
| 2015 | $46,940 | 2.15% | - |
| 2014 | $45,930 | 1.87% | - |
| 2013 | $45,070 | 1.69% | - |
| 2012 | $44,310 | - | - |
The average salaries of sheet metal workers in two industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed sheet metal worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | |
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].