Sheet Metal Workers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $44.64 an hour ($92,840 a year). About 2,790 people work in this job there.
That is 50% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). New Jersey ranks 4th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.25 | $46,290 |
| 25% of workers | $28.07 | $58,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.64 | $92,840 |
| 75% of workers | $57.63 | $119,870 |
| 90% of workers | $62.80 | $130,630 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $100,470 | 150 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $64,010 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $55,650 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $75,080 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $113,220 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $52,750 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $74,460 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $53,680 |
| Construction Laborers | $64,060 |
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