How much does a sheet metal worker make in Madison?
$74,450a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $35.79 an hour or $6,204 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.79
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,150Median: $74,450Highest 10%: $107,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 25th | $51,070 | $24.55 | |
| Median | $74,450 | $35.79 | |
| 75th | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| 90th | $107,300 | $51.58 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Duluth, MN | $86,630 |
| Appleton, WI | $81,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $78,840 |
| Wausau, WI | $77,330 |
| Green Bay, WI | $76,760 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $76,040 |
| La Crosse, WI | $75,190 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,970 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $62,500 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $35.79 ($74,450 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $74,450 against $61,800 nationally, 20% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $77,760, so Madison pays 4% less.
Where does Madison rank for sheet metal worker pay?
67 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,300 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.