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How much does a sheet metal worker make in Lincoln?

$52,740a year

Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $25.36 an hour or $4,395 a month.

Hourly
$25.36
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
188 of 275
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,250Median: $52,740Highest 10%: $94,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,250$15.02
25th$39,040$18.77
Median$52,740$25.36
75th$65,870$31.67
90th$94,960$45.65

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.

Omaha, NE$75,440
Sioux City, IA$67,350
Sheet Metal Worker salary in Nebraska Sheet Metal Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,270
Construction and Building Inspector$61,960
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,810
Electrician$60,680
Plumber$60,670
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$57,900
Brickmason and Blockmason$55,850
Paving$52,790
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$49,970
Carpenter$49,910
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $25.36 ($52,740 a year).

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

No: $52,740 against $61,800 nationally, 15% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $64,440, so Lincoln pays 18% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for sheet metal worker pay?

188 of 275 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,960 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.