How much does a sheet metal worker make in Buffalo?
$72,580a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $34.89 an hour or $6,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.89
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,630Median: $72,580Highest 10%: $111,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,630 | $21.46 | |
| 25th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| Median | $72,580 | $34.89 | |
| 75th | $88,650 | $42.62 | |
| 90th | $111,500 | $53.61 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| New York, NY | $76,730 |
| Kingston, NY | $67,750 |
| Albany, NY | $66,370 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,870 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,710 |
| Binghamton, NY | $63,600 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $63,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $34.89 ($72,580 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $72,580 against $61,800 nationally, 17% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,760, so Buffalo pays 2% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for sheet metal worker pay?
79 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.