How much does a sheet metal worker make in Chicago?
$95,310a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $45.82 an hour or $7,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.82
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $95,310Highest 10%: $122,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $60,410 | $29.04 | |
| Median | $95,310 | $45.82 | |
| 75th | $108,400 | $52.11 | |
| 90th | $122,300 | $58.81 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Champaign, IL | $92,710 |
| Peoria, IL | $87,120 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,020 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,640 |
| Davenport, IA | $72,380 |
| St. Louis, MO | $66,080 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,190 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $45.82 ($95,310 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $95,310 against $61,800 nationally, 54% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $86,630, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for sheet metal worker pay?
8 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,300 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.