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Best states for a sheet metal engineer
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to sheet metal engineer jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. In fact, our research shows that Delaware is the best state for sheet metal engineers in America. The best city in America for sheet metal engineers with the highest pay is Brea, CA.
The median salary for sheet metal engineers in Delaware is $118,771. Compare that to the median salary in Hawaii of $77,457, which ranked worst for sheet metal engineers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a sheet metal engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for sheet metal engineers in 2026
1. Delaware
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 8 Average annual salary: $118,771 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 2.06
2. Massachusetts
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 25 Average annual salary: $134,652 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $181,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
3. New Hampshire
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 5 Average annual salary: $119,200 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
4. Nevada
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 3 Average annual salary: $141,684 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 0.46
5. Rhode Island
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 3 Average annual salary: $119,760 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
6. Connecticut
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 10 Average annual salary: $119,126 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Indiana
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 19 Average annual salary: $113,091 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
8. Wyoming
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 1 Average annual salary: $120,425 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 0.54
9. Kansas
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $104,045 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.92
10. Washington
Total sheet metal engineer jobs: 25 Average annual salary: $114,813 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
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Detailed list of the best states for a sheet metal engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $118,771 | $87,000 | 961,939 | 8 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $134,652 | $99,000 | 6,859,819 | 25 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $119,200 | $88,000 | 1,342,795 | 5 |
| 4 | Nevada | $141,684 | $104,000 | 2,998,039 | 3 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $119,760 | $88,000 | 1,059,639 | 3 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $119,126 | $87,000 | 3,588,184 | 10 |
| 7 | Indiana | $113,091 | $82,000 | 6,666,818 | 19 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $120,425 | $88,000 | 579,315 | 1 |
| 9 | Kansas | $104,045 | $74,000 | 2,913,123 | 18 |
| 10 | Washington | $114,813 | $86,000 | 7,405,743 | 25 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $106,780 | $81,000 | 755,393 | 3 |
| 12 | Maine | $103,879 | $77,000 | 1,335,907 | 9 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $107,587 | $80,000 | 5,576,606 | 23 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $99,377 | $69,000 | 6,715,984 | 38 |
| 15 | California | $122,160 | $90,000 | 39,536,653 | 56 |
| 16 | Vermont | $104,830 | $78,000 | 623,657 | 5 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $132,763 | $97,000 | 693,972 | 2 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $101,087 | $69,000 | 4,684,333 | 22 |
| 19 | Illinois | $112,918 | $82,000 | 12,802,023 | 14 |
| 20 | Texas | $105,199 | $74,000 | 28,304,596 | 50 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $100,107 | $74,000 | 5,795,483 | 28 |
| 22 | Arizona | $109,245 | $80,000 | 7,016,270 | 5 |
| 23 | Ohio | $98,845 | $72,000 | 11,658,609 | 32 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $108,911 | $80,000 | 9,005,644 | 20 |
| 25 | Utah | $99,471 | $73,000 | 3,101,833 | 11 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $98,920 | $72,000 | 12,805,537 | 37 |
| 27 | Oregon | $105,916 | $79,000 | 4,142,776 | 10 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $104,236 | $76,000 | 2,088,070 | 2 |
| 29 | Maryland | $109,520 | $80,000 | 6,052,177 | 10 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $94,943 | $67,000 | 10,273,419 | 51 |
| 31 | Georgia | $95,341 | $66,000 | 10,429,379 | 41 |
| 32 | Alabama | $92,305 | $63,000 | 4,874,747 | 18 |
| 33 | Virginia | $96,486 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 52 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $97,907 | $71,000 | 1,815,857 | 1 |
| 35 | Idaho | $94,053 | $70,000 | 1,716,943 | 5 |
| 36 | Alaska | $90,988 | $75,000 | 739,795 | 3 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $94,446 | $65,000 | 2,984,100 | 4 |
| 38 | Michigan | $94,437 | $69,000 | 9,962,311 | 19 |
| 39 | Colorado | $99,540 | $72,000 | 5,607,154 | 11 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $87,310 | $60,000 | 5,024,369 | 30 |
| 41 | Florida | $86,837 | $56,000 | 20,984,400 | 87 |
| 42 | Montana | $93,770 | $70,000 | 1,050,493 | 3 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $91,724 | $65,000 | 3,930,864 | 5 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $86,323 | $64,000 | 869,666 | 3 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $91,768 | $65,000 | 4,454,189 | 4 |
| 46 | New York | $93,920 | $69,000 | 19,849,399 | 26 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $89,733 | $65,000 | 1,920,076 | 4 |
| 48 | Missouri | $90,806 | $64,000 | 6,113,532 | 8 |
| 49 | Iowa | $84,001 | $61,000 | 3,145,711 | 8 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $76,868 | $54,000 | 3,004,279 | 7 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $77,457 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 1 |
Highest paying states for sheet metal engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Sheet Metal Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $118,771 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $134,652 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $119,200 |
| 4 | Nevada | $141,684 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $119,760 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $119,126 |
| 7 | Indiana | $113,091 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $120,425 |
| 9 | Kansas | $104,045 |
| 10 | Washington | $114,813 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $106,780 |
| 12 | Maine | $103,879 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $107,587 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $99,377 |
| 15 | California | $122,160 |
| 16 | Vermont | $104,830 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $132,763 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $101,087 |
| 19 | Illinois | $112,918 |
| 20 | Texas | $105,199 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $100,107 |
| 22 | Arizona | $109,245 |
| 23 | Ohio | $98,845 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $108,911 |
| 25 | Utah | $99,471 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $98,920 |
| 27 | Oregon | $105,916 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $104,236 |
| 29 | Maryland | $109,520 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $94,943 |
| 31 | Georgia | $95,341 |
| 32 | Alabama | $92,305 |
| 33 | Virginia | $96,486 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $97,907 |
| 35 | Idaho | $94,053 |
| 36 | Alaska | $90,988 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $94,446 |
| 38 | Michigan | $94,437 |
| 39 | Colorado | $99,540 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $87,310 |
| 41 | Florida | $86,837 |
| 42 | Montana | $93,770 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $91,724 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $86,323 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $91,768 |
| 46 | New York | $93,920 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $89,733 |
| 48 | Missouri | $90,806 |
| 49 | Iowa | $84,001 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $76,868 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $77,457 |
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Updated January 8, 2025