Washington Median
$98,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+59% vs US median
US median $61,800
State Rank
#1 of 50
3,440 employed here
How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Washington?
Sheet Metal Workers in Washington take home a median of $98,550 annually — roughly $47.38 an hour — which runs 59% above the national median of $61,800.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $57,650 while the top 10% make $149,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $72,220 and $134,590 a year.
Sheet Metal Worker salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $57,650 | $27.72 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $72,220 | $34.72 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $98,550 | $47.38 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $134,590 | $64.71 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $149,260 | $71.76 |
|
How Washington compares
Washington ranks 1st out of 50 states and territories for Sheet Metal Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sheet Metal Worker salary in other states
Hawaii $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 $65,180Rhode Island $65,100Michigan $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 Washington
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 Washington pay ($98,550) 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 Washington?
The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Washington is $98,550 per year, or about $47.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $57,650 at the entry level to $149,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Sheet Metal Workers about 59% more than the national median of $61,800. Washington ranks 1st out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Sheet Metal Workers?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $98,550 a year. About 3,440 Sheet Metal Workers are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Sheet Metal Worker salary report
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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.