Sheet Metal Workers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $30.79 an hour ($64,040 a year). About 4,580 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). Indiana ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.49 | $42,620 |
| 25% of workers | $23.47 | $48,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.79 | $64,040 |
| 75% of workers | $43.81 | $91,130 |
| 90% of workers | $50.04 | $104,080 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City-La Porte | $93,350 | 50 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $81,270 | 120 |
| Terre Haute | $75,800 | 80 |
| Evansville | $74,120 | 120 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $65,840 | 1,480 |
| Columbus | $65,010 | 50 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $62,900 | 140 |
| Fort Wayne | $61,430 | 0 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $61,340 | 650 |
| Muncie | $55,280 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $62,870 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $68,050 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $60,180 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $43,960 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $70,130 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $72,220 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $54,630 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $49,810 |
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