Sheet Metal Workers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $30.13 an hour ($62,670 a year). About 1,730 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($61,800). Kansas ranks 24th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.60 | $38,690 |
| 25% of workers | $20.85 | $43,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.13 | $62,670 |
| 75% of workers | $41.67 | $86,680 |
| 90% of workers | $52.18 | $108,530 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $76,750 | 40 |
| Topeka | $63,560 | 180 |
| Wichita | $49,610 | 690 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $59,850 |
| Carpenters | $56,960 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $83,890 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $39,890 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $47,840 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | $79,240 |
| Construction Laborers | $44,840 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $51,620 |
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