Sheet Metal Workers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $37.86 an hour ($78,750 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). Connecticut ranks 7th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.93 | $49,780 |
| 25% of workers | $27.82 | $57,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.86 | $78,750 |
| 75% of workers | $44.53 | $92,620 |
| 90% of workers | $45.16 | $93,940 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $80,520 | 500 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $79,630 | 130 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $77,420 | 490 |
| New Haven | $68,640 | 180 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $62,250 | 100 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $64,060 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $77,540 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,900 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $78,630 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $58,760 |
| Electricians | $77,540 |
| Construction Laborers | $58,290 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $77,280 |
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