Sheet Metal Workers pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for sheet metal workers is $24.94 an hour ($51,870 a year). About 2,610 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). It is 4% lower than the Texas median ($54,240).
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.71 | $36,830 |
| 25% of workers | $20.46 | $42,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.94 | $51,870 |
| 75% of workers | $30.47 | $63,370 |
| 90% of workers | $39.86 | $82,900 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62,990 | 1,280 |
| Corpus Christi | $58,840 | 460 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $57,380 | 680 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $56,240 | 2,890 |
| Wichita Falls | $53,460 | 40 |
| Amarillo | $51,990 | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $51,870 | 2,610 |
| Killeen-Temple | $50,430 | 50 |
| El Paso | $49,960 | 150 |
| Texarkana | $49,090 | 50 |
| Tyler | $48,820 | 80 |
| Lubbock | $46,100 | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $45,350 | 60 |
| Abilene | $43,590 | 60 |
| Longview | $41,820 | 90 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $49,670 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $58,030 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,140 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $47,610 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $50,520 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $50,050 |
| Construction Laborers | $41,350 |
| Electricians | $59,180 |
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