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Sheet metal technician salary
Average sheet metal technician salary
$43,278
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Average sheet metal technician salary by state
Highest paying states for sheet metal technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $58,157 | $27.96 |
| 2 | Delaware | $57,564 | $27.68 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $62,851 | $30.22 |
| 4 | Nevada | $61,414 | $29.53 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $57,133 | $27.47 |
| 6 | Washington | $63,750 | $30.65 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $57,445 | $27.62 |
| 8 | Utah | $49,057 | $23.59 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $53,843 | $25.89 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $53,565 | $25.75 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $62,138 | $29.87 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $45,439 | $21.85 |
| 13 | Alaska | $46,221 | $22.22 |
| 14 | Maine | $44,399 | $21.35 |
| 15 | Vermont | $45,602 | $21.92 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $51,139 | $24.59 |
| 17 | Ohio | $51,531 | $24.77 |
| 18 | Colorado | $45,699 | $21.97 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $42,660 | $20.51 |
| 20 | Arizona | $44,884 | $21.58 |
| 21 | Illinois | $45,695 | $21.97 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $50,114 | $24.09 |
| 23 | California | $55,769 | $26.81 |
| 24 | Maryland | $51,777 | $24.89 |
| 25 | Indiana | $44,364 | $21.33 |
| 26 | Oregon | $50,372 | $24.22 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $48,224 | $23.18 |
| 28 | New York | $46,107 | $22.17 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $49,868 | $23.98 |
| 30 | Virginia | $42,705 | $20.53 |
| 31 | Iowa | $38,878 | $18.69 |
| 32 | Michigan | $43,760 | $21.04 |
| 33 | Kansas | $41,677 | $20.04 |
| 34 | Montana | $40,410 | $19.43 |
| 35 | Georgia | $36,922 | $17.75 |
| 36 | Florida | $36,761 | $17.67 |
| 37 | Texas | $37,548 | $18.05 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $40,244 | $19.35 |
| 39 | Missouri | $36,371 | $17.49 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $37,160 | $17.87 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $37,460 | $18.01 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $35,488 | $17.06 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $36,918 | $17.75 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $35,594 | $17.11 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $33,003 | $15.87 |
| 46 | Idaho | $36,855 | $17.72 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $34,855 | $16.76 |
| 48 | Alabama | $29,493 | $14.18 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $31,750 | $15.26 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $29,216 | $14.05 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $35,256 | $16.95 |
Sheet metal technician salary details
A sheet metal technician's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a sheet metal technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| Average | $43,278 | $3,607 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying sheet metal technician jobs
The highest paying types of sheet metal technicians are sheet metal contractor, sheet metal engineer, and sheet metal foreman.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutter Installer | $34,695 | $2,891 | $16.68 | 15,110 |
| Composite Technician | $33,380 | $2,782 | $16.05 | 24,674 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | $42,181 | $3,515 | $20.28 | 18,008 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | $29,727 | $2,477 | $14.29 | 16,044 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | $40,224 | $3,352 | $19.34 | 4,036 |
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Sheet metal technician salary trends
The average sheet metal technician salary has risen by $7,279 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sheet metal technician earned $35,999 annually, but today, they earn $43,278 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for sheet metal technicians over the last decade.
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Average sheet metal technician salary over time
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Sheet metal technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,300 | $20.81 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $42,500 | $20.41 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $40,800 | $19.63 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $40,400 | $19.44 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $39,500 | $19.01 | +2.5% |
Recently added sheet metal technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotek | Sheet Metal Technician | New Albany, OH | 06/27/2025 | $58,436 |
| Tradesmen International | Sheet Metal Technician | Huntsville, AL | 06/22/2025 | $68,871 |
| Aerotek | Sheet Metal Technician | Houston, TX | 06/21/2025 | $73,045 |
| Aerotek | Sheet Metal Technician: 30 AN Hour | Lexington, KY | 06/21/2025 | $58,436 |
| Staffmark Group | Sheet Metal Technician | Bossier City, LA | 06/21/2025 | $35,479 |
| Aerotek | Sheet Metal Technician | Denver, CO | 06/17/2025 | $73,045 |
| Aerotek | Sheet Metal Technician | Hartselle, AL | 06/17/2025 | $62,610 |
| Spacex | Sheet Metal Technician (Metal Cutting) | Hawthorne, CA | 06/14/2025 | $48,001 |
| Tradesmen International | Sheet Metal Technician | Grundy, VA | 06/09/2025 | $62,610 |
| Albuquerque Public Schools | D7 Sheet Metal Technician | Albuquerque, NM | 06/04/2025 | $44,557 |
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