Sheet Metal Workers pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for sheet metal workers is $37.90 an hour ($78,840 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($77,760).
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.85 | $45,450 |
| 25% of workers | $25.09 | $52,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.90 | $78,840 |
| 75% of workers | $48.97 | $101,860 |
| 90% of workers | $57.38 | $119,350 |
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 (this page) | $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 Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $63,910 |
| Construction Laborers | $57,430 |
| Electricians | $77,800 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $84,700 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $79,430 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $50,620 |
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