Sheet Metal Workers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $30.56 an hour ($63,560 a year). About 2,640 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). Missouri ranks 22nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.31 | $38,090 |
| 25% of workers | $22.84 | $47,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.56 | $63,560 |
| 75% of workers | $47.16 | $98,090 |
| 90% of workers | $53.16 | $110,580 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $83,060 | 130 |
| Kansas City | $82,830 | 1,080 |
| Jefferson City | $79,500 | 310 |
| St. Louis | $66,080 | 1,050 |
| Cape Girardeau | $57,190 | 50 |
| Columbia | $54,550 | 60 |
| Springfield | $50,180 | 230 |
| Joplin | $40,570 | 30 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $60,840 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $77,410 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $60,810 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $56,040 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $78,660 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $56,210 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $62,580 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $53,610 |
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