Sheet Metal Workers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $35.46 an hour ($73,760 a year). About 6,570 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). New York ranks 11th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.39 | $40,330 |
| 25% of workers | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.46 | $73,760 |
| 75% of workers | $46.21 | $96,120 |
| 90% of workers | $60.62 | $126,090 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls | $78,220 | 40 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $76,730 | 6,080 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $72,580 | 440 |
| Kingston | $67,750 | 50 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $66,370 | 280 |
| Syracuse | $63,870 | 190 |
| Rochester | $63,710 | 510 |
| Binghamton | $63,600 | 90 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $63,160 | 170 |
| Utica-Rome | $56,500 | 40 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $72,330 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,280 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $92,610 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $55,080 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $59,100 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $59,120 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $68,080 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $52,080 |
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