Sheet Metal Workers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $37.38 an hour ($77,760 a year). About 3,180 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). Wisconsin ranks 8th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.71 | $45,160 |
| 25% of workers | $24.21 | $50,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.38 | $77,760 |
| 75% of workers | $46.79 | $97,320 |
| 90% of workers | $51.47 | $107,060 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $83,220 | 40 |
| Appleton | $81,400 | 400 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $78,840 | 1,020 |
| Wausau | $77,330 | 170 |
| Green Bay | $76,760 | 280 |
| Eau Claire | $76,040 | 80 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $75,190 | 60 |
| Madison | $74,450 | 340 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $70,130 | 30 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $62,500 | 70 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $61,660 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $68,120 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $56,310 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $57,640 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $59,970 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $92,820 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $49,520 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $85,120 |
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