Sheet Metal Workers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $29.17 an hour ($60,680 a year). About 2,210 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). Kentucky ranks 30th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.51 | $40,570 |
| 25% of workers | $23.25 | $48,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.17 | $60,680 |
| 75% of workers | $39.69 | $82,550 |
| 90% of workers | $41.01 | $85,310 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $79,020 | 70 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $61,010 | 970 |
| Bowling Green | $48,610 | 70 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $52,680 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $66,570 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,740 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $64,060 |
| Construction Laborers | $45,710 |
| Electricians | $59,720 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $57,780 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $64,160 |
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