Sheet Metal Workers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $28.45 an hour ($59,170 a year). About 1,850 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). Tennessee ranks 32nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.61 | $38,710 |
| 25% of workers | $21.74 | $45,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.45 | $59,170 |
| 75% of workers | $35.40 | $73,640 |
| 90% of workers | $38.15 | $79,360 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $63,300 | 40 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $62,200 | 750 |
| Knoxville | $61,340 | 270 |
| Memphis | $60,780 | 310 |
| Cleveland | $58,160 | 70 |
| Clarksville | $44,830 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $50,830 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $60,760 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $50,460 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,180 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $56,750 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,410 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $47,510 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $46,380 |
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