Sheet Metal Workers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $24.39 an hour ($50,730 a year). About 2,780 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). North Carolina ranks 40th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.93 | $37,280 |
| 25% of workers | $21.87 | $45,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.39 | $50,730 |
| 75% of workers | $29.56 | $61,490 |
| 90% of workers | $37.51 | $78,020 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point | $55,860 | 380 |
| Asheville | $51,790 | 110 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $50,890 | 700 |
| Jacksonville | $50,680 | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,570 | 470 |
| Wilmington | $47,390 | 90 |
| Winston-Salem | $47,080 | 170 |
| Burlington | $47,020 | 50 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $46,800 | 70 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $46,240 | 80 |
| Fayetteville | $46,010 | 70 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $49,100 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $42,990 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48,740 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $61,060 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $45,080 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $48,430 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $48,990 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,580 |
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