How much does a sheet metal worker make in Houston?
$51,870a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.94
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 2,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,830Median: $51,870Highest 10%: $82,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| Median | $51,870 | $24.94 | |
| 75th | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| 90th | $82,900 | $39.86 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Austin, TX | $62,990 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $58,840 |
| San Antonio, TX | $57,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,240 |
| Amarillo, TX | $51,990 |
| Killeen, TX | $50,430 |
| El Paso, TX | $49,960 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,090 |
| Tyler, TX | $48,820 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,100 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,350 |
| Abilene, TX | $43,590 |
| Longview, TX | $41,820 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.94 ($51,870 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $51,870 against $61,800 nationally, 16% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $54,240, so Houston pays 4% less.
Where does Houston rank for sheet metal worker pay?
192 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,900 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.