Sheet Metal Workers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $23.80 an hour ($49,500 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). Mississippi ranks 45th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.58 | $36,560 |
| 25% of workers | $18.78 | $39,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.80 | $49,500 |
| 75% of workers | $30.12 | $62,650 |
| 90% of workers | $33.96 | $70,630 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $62,650 | 500 |
| Jackson | $49,620 | 210 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $48,650 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $42,550 |
| Construction Laborers | $37,710 |
| Electricians | $60,860 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,410 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $55,480 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $44,800 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $43,980 |
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