Rhode Island Median
$65,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $61,800
State Rank
#18 of 50
370 employed here
How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Rhode Island?
Sheet Metal Workers in Rhode Island take home a median of $65,100 annually — roughly $31.30 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $61,800.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $42,670 while the top 10% make $81,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,080 and $81,980 a year.
Sheet Metal Worker salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,670 | $20.51 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $52,080 | $25.04 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,100 | $31.30 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $81,980 | $39.41 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,980 | $39.41 |
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How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 18th out of 50 states and territories for Sheet Metal Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sheet Metal Worker salary in other states
Washington $98,550Hawaii $96,350Alaska $94,600New Jersey $92,840Illinois $86,630Massachusetts $82,100Connecticut $78,750Wisconsin $77,760California $76,590Ohio $74,790New York $73,760Oregon $73,750Minnesota $72,970West Virginia $72,390Iowa $66,460Oklahoma $65,640North Dakota $65,180Michigan $64,490Nebraska $64,440Indiana $64,040Missouri $63,560Utah $63,140Kansas $62,670Maryland $62,560Maine $62,120Delaware $61,460Montana $61,420Pennsylvania $61,400Kentucky $60,680New Hampshire $59,800Tennessee $59,170Wyoming $58,740Vermont $58,250Colorado $57,880Georgia $56,800New Mexico $56,720Texas $54,240Virginia $52,220North Carolina $50,730Louisiana $50,320Arizona $50,260South Carolina $49,920Florida $49,640Mississippi $49,500South Dakota $47,800Alabama $47,530Nevada $46,730Idaho $46,350Arkansas $45,820
Working as a Sheet Metal Worker in Rhode Island
Nationally, about 120,000 people work as Sheet Metal Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Rhode Island pay ($65,100) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Rhode Island?
The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Rhode Island is $65,100 per year, or about $31.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,670 at the entry level to $81,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Sheet Metal Workers about 5% more than the national median of $61,800. Rhode Island ranks 18th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Sheet Metal Workers?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $65,100 a year. About 370 Sheet Metal Workers are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.