How much does a sheet metal worker make in California?
$76,590a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in California. That is $36.82 an hour or $6,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.82
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,410Median: $76,590Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| 25th | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| Median | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| 75th | $107,400 | $51.62 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.55 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $109,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $83,470 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,080 |
| Visalia, CA | $79,910 |
| Hanford, CA | $76,710 |
| Sacramento, CA | $74,820 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $74,690 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,440 |
| Fresno, CA | $73,860 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,710 |
| Modesto, CA | $70,870 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $70,420 |
| Stockton, CA | $69,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $68,780 |
| Vallejo, CA | $65,760 |
| Oxnard, CA | $62,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sheet metal workers.
| 6. Massachusetts | $82,100 |
| 7. Connecticut | $78,750 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $77,760 |
| 9. California | $76,590 |
| 10. Ohio | $74,790 |
| 11. New York | $73,760 |
| 12. Oregon | $73,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.82 ($76,590 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,590 against $61,800 nationally, 24% more.
Where does California rank for sheet metal worker pay?
California ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays sheet metal workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $109,300 a year.
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.