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Job outlook for sheet metal mechanics in the United States
Sheet metal mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected sheet metal mechanic job growth rate is -1% from 2018-2028.
About -1,000 new jobs for sheet metal mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Sheet metal mechanic salaries have increased 9% for sheet metal mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 98,979 sheet metal mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 35,242 active sheet metal mechanic job openings in the US.
The average sheet metal mechanic salary is $42,882.
Are sheet metal mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, sheet metal mechanic jobs are in demand. Sheet metal mechanic demand is projected to grow -1% from 2018 to 2028.
Sheet metal mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of sheet metal mechanic jobs and the average sheet metal mechanic salary over time.
Sheet metal mechanic jobs over time
Sheet metal mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98,979 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 103,491 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 105,977 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 106,195 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 107,285 | 0.03% |
Average sheet metal mechanic salary over time
Sheet metal mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,882 | $20.62 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $42,072 | $20.23 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $40,453 | $19.45 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $40,060 | $19.26 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $39,184 | $18.84 | +2.6% |
Sheet metal mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of sheet metal mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where sheet metal mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for sheet metal mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 469 | 15% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 114 | 11% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 85 | 11% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 83 | 11% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 57 | 10% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 87 | 9% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 78 | 9% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 56 | 9% |
| 9 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 378 | 8% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 158 | 8% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 439 | 7% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 407 | 7% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 369 | 7% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 365 | 7% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 334 | 7% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 222 | 7% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 48 | 7% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 743 | 6% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 405 | 6% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 78 | 6% |
Most common cities for sheet metal mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warminster | 3 | 9% | $53,576 |
| 2 | West Palm Beach | 3 | 3% | $37,361 |
| 3 | Eden Prairie | 2 | 3% | $49,302 |
| 4 | Maple Grove | 2 | 3% | $49,622 |
| 5 | Wichita | 7 | 2% | $42,051 |
| 6 | Chattanooga | 4 | 2% | $39,336 |
| 7 | Mobile | 4 | 2% | $36,463 |
| 8 | Palm Bay | 2 | 2% | $36,847 |
| 9 | New Orleans | 3 | 1% | $36,617 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $36,660 |
| 11 | Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 1% | $37,673 |
| 12 | Huntsville | 2 | 1% | $35,826 |
| 13 | Saint Louis | 2 | 1% | $36,656 |
| 14 | Saint Petersburg | 2 | 1% | $37,203 |
| 15 | Santa Ana | 2 | 1% | $51,370 |
| 16 | Dallas | 3 | 0% | $38,398 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $45,635 |