Sheet Metal Workers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $22.03 an hour ($45,820 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.
That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). Arkansas ranks 50th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.21 | $35,800 |
| 25% of workers | $18.48 | $38,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.03 | $45,820 |
| 75% of workers | $23.20 | $48,260 |
| 90% of workers | $27.59 | $57,380 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $46,850 | 380 |
| Fort Smith | $46,210 | 60 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $45,650 | 250 |
| Jonesboro | $43,260 | 60 |
| Hot Springs | $38,980 | 110 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sheet metal workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $47,760 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $45,510 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $46,290 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $41,260 |
| Construction Laborers | $37,630 |
| Electricians | $49,070 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $44,520 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $48,660 |
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