How much does a sheet metal worker make in Illinois?
$86,630a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in Illinois. That is $41.65 an hour or $7,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.65
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $86,630Highest 10%: $117,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| Median | $86,630 | $41.65 | |
| 75th | $105,300 | $50.64 | |
| 90th | $117,900 | $56.69 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $95,310 |
| Champaign, IL | $92,710 |
| Springfield, IL | $90,330 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sheet metal workers.
| 2. Hawaii | $96,350 |
| 3. Alaska | $94,600 |
| 4. New Jersey | $92,840 |
| 5. Illinois | $86,630 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $82,100 |
| 7. Connecticut | $78,750 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $77,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $41.65 ($86,630 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $86,630 against $61,800 nationally, 40% more.
Where does Illinois rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays sheet metal workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $95,310 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.