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How much does a sheet metal worker make in Fort Wayne?

$61,430a year

Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,119 a month.

Hourly
$29.53
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
138 of 275
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,830Median: $61,430Highest 10%: $90,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,830$21.55
25th$48,660$23.39
Median$61,430$29.53
75th$90,550$43.53
90th$90,550$43.53

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.

Chicago, IL$95,310
Michigan City, IN$93,350
South Bend, IN$81,270
Terre Haute, IN$75,800
Evansville, IN$74,120
Cincinnati, OH$73,690
Indianapolis, IN$65,840
Columbus, IN$65,010
Lafayette, IN$62,900
Elkhart, IN$61,340
Louisville, KY$61,010
Sheet Metal Worker salary in Indiana Sheet Metal Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Paving$95,510
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$77,450
Plumber$77,110
Electrician$71,290
Construction and Building Inspector$67,680
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$67,530
Brickmason and Blockmason$64,240
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$60,580
Carpenter$60,400
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $29.53 ($61,430 a year).

Do sheet metal workers make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

No: $61,430 against $61,800 nationally, 1% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $64,040, so Fort Wayne pays 4% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for sheet metal worker pay?

138 of 275 metro areas with data.

How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,550 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.