Sheet Metal Workers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $31.01 an hour ($64,490 a year). About 4,000 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). Michigan ranks 19th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.68 | $40,940 |
| 25% of workers | $23.40 | $48,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.01 | $64,490 |
| 75% of workers | $41.68 | $86,690 |
| 90% of workers | $46.34 | $96,390 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | $81,790 | 240 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $80,900 | 150 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $80,870 | 160 |
| Ann Arbor | $75,460 | 90 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $75,120 | 1,640 |
| Battle Creek | $72,370 | 110 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $71,420 | 120 |
| Traverse City | $65,940 | 70 |
| Bay City | $58,060 | 60 |
| Niles | $55,920 | 40 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $53,290 | 630 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $61,680 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $65,590 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $42,530 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $62,830 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $47,950 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $58,440 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $46,490 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $58,860 |
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