How much does a metal worker make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦42,390 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $344
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $548 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $344 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith₦499,500
- Cnc operator₦527,600
- Grinder₦485,400
- Metal molder₦490,800
- Welder₦518,500
- Metalworker₦532,500
- Steel erector₦552,100
- Rigger₦584,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦42,390 a month, ₦508,700 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦439,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦593,100.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $344 in Nigeria, 180.8 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: ₦527,600 a year against ₦508,700 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate