How much does a sheet metal worker make in Columbus?
$77,760a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,690Median: $77,760Highest 10%: $96,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 25th | $57,840 | $27.81 | |
| Median | $77,760 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $84,450 | $40.60 | |
| 90th | $96,950 | $46.61 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Toledo, OH | $83,240 |
| Cleveland, OH | $77,410 |
| Akron, OH | $76,350 |
| Canton, OH | $75,200 |
| Huntington, WV | $73,960 |
| Wheeling, WV | $73,880 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $73,690 |
| Dayton, OH | $72,330 |
| Youngstown, OH | $62,640 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $82,360 |
| Insulation Worker | $80,000 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $78,950 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $76,930 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $76,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $76,590 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $73,550 |
| Pipelayer | $71,560 |
| Roustabout | $66,940 |
| Carpenter | $66,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $37.38 ($77,760 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $77,760 against $61,800 nationally, 26% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $74,790, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for sheet metal worker pay?
42 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,950 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.