Your Salary in the Sheet Metal Industry

A lot of things can affect exactly how much you earn as a sheet metal professional: negotiated contracts, area of the country, demand for workers, and your level of skills and experience.

The average national salary for journeyperson sheet metal workers is $42,600 or about $20.00 per hour.* Generally, apprentices can earn anywhere from 40 to 50 percent of the established wage for experienced journeypersons in their area. Your local Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) can provide more details.

Keep in mind that your career provides more than your take home pay. You also get:

• Health Insurance
• Pension
• 401k Plan
• Annuities
• Training and Education
• Life Insurance

* Based on U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics national wage scales.