Sheet Metal Workers pay in St. Louis
In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for sheet metal workers is $31.77 an hour ($66,080 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). It is 4% higher than the Missouri median ($63,560).
Pay range for sheet metal workers in St. Louis (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.61 | $40,790 |
| 25% of workers | $24.19 | $50,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.77 | $66,080 |
| 75% of workers | $49.49 | $102,940 |
| 90% of workers | $51.72 | $107,570 |
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 (this page) | $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 St. Louis (MO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $70,990 |
| Construction Laborers | $64,500 |
| Electricians | $77,170 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $82,270 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $77,000 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $64,670 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,810 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $77,490 |
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