Sheet Metal Workers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $35.96 an hour ($74,790 a year). About 4,180 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). Ohio ranks 10th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.77 | $43,200 |
| 25% of workers | $23.89 | $49,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.96 | $74,790 |
| 75% of workers | $39.79 | $82,750 |
| 90% of workers | $45.31 | $94,240 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $83,240 | 220 |
| Columbus | $77,760 | 760 |
| Cleveland | $77,410 | 620 |
| Mansfield | $76,930 | 30 |
| Akron | $76,350 | 320 |
| Canton-Massillon | $75,200 | 120 |
| Cincinnati | $73,690 | 910 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $72,330 | 220 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $62,640 | 180 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $60,810 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $62,280 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $74,710 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,190 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,420 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $52,300 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $67,600 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $58,400 |
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