The salary statistics and trend of sheet metal workers in the industry of machine shops are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare sheet metal worker salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $54,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sheet metal workers in the industry of machine shops. 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 $80,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sheet metal workers is $27,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sheet metal workers in the industry of Machine Shops from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,700 | 3.32% | 4.67% |
| 2016 | $39,350 | -12.27% | - |
| 2015 | $44,180 | 1.24% | - |
| 2014 | $43,630 | -5.89% | - |
| 2013 | $46,200 | 16.02% | - |
| 2012 | $38,800 | - | - |
The average salaries of sheet metal workers in 58 industries within the manufacturing 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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