How much does a metalworker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $5,247 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,394
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 4. United States | $62,970 |
| 5. Canada | $61,420 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder$44,900
- Welder$53,340
- Steel erector$57,930
- Rigger$62,640
- Blacksmith$47,060
- Metal worker$62,200
- Cnc operator$52,600
- Grinder$46,480
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $96,790 |
| Alaska | $94,600 |
| Hawaii | $94,400 |
| New Jersey | $91,890 |
| Illinois | $87,060 |
| Massachusetts | $81,550 |
| California | $79,610 |
| Connecticut | $78,800 |
| Wisconsin | $78,000 |
| Ohio | $75,510 |
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| New York | $74,290 |
| Minnesota | $74,010 |
| Oregon | $73,760 |
| West Virginia | $71,940 |
| New Mexico | $68,970 |
| Kansas | $67,140 |
| Iowa | $66,930 |
| Oklahoma | $65,770 |
| North Dakota | $65,180 |
| Rhode Island | $65,100 |
| Indiana | $65,020 |
| Michigan | $64,620 |
| Nebraska | $64,440 |
| Maine | $64,330 |
| Missouri | $64,110 |
| Utah | $63,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,120 |
| Louisiana | $62,870 |
| Maryland | $62,250 |
| Wyoming | $61,770 |
| New Hampshire | $61,680 |
| Kentucky | $61,580 |
| Delaware | $61,460 |
| Montana | $61,420 |
| Mississippi | $59,760 |
| Colorado | $58,620 |
| Texas | $58,320 |
| Vermont | $58,250 |
| Tennessee | $58,220 |
| Georgia | $56,770 |
| Virginia | $56,010 |
| Arizona | $51,720 |
| Florida | $50,770 |
| North Carolina | $50,680 |
| South Carolina | $50,150 |
| Idaho | $48,510 |
| Alabama | $48,080 |
| South Dakota | $47,800 |
| Nevada | $47,500 |
| Arkansas | $47,030 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,800 |
| Boilermaker | $76,410 |
| Layout Worker | $63,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $5,247 a month, $62,970 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $39,570 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $105,700.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a metalworker the most?
Washington, with a median of $96,790 a year.
Does a metalworker make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $62,970 a year against $51,430 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: $62,970 a year against $44,900 for a metal molder, 1.4 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate