Sheet Metal Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$60,850
↑ 42.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sheet Metal Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sheet Metal Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 42.4% since 2011 ($42,730 → $60,850)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $60,850
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,850 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $58,780 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $55,350 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $53,440 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | $51,370 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $50,400 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | $48,460 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | $47,990 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $46,940 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $45,750 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $45,070 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $43,890 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $43,290 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $42,730 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.