How much does a sheet metal worker make in North Carolina?
$50,730a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in North Carolina. That is $24.39 an hour or $4,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.39
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $50,730Highest 10%: $78,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $50,730 | $24.39 | |
| 75th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| 90th | $78,020 | $37.51 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,390 |
| Greensboro, NC | $55,860 |
| Asheville, NC | $51,790 |
| Charlotte, NC | $50,890 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $50,680 |
| Raleigh, NC | $50,570 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,390 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $47,080 |
| Burlington, NC | $47,020 |
| Hickory, NC | $46,800 |
| Durham, NC | $46,240 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $46,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sheet metal workers.
| 37. New Mexico | $56,720 |
| 38. Texas | $54,240 |
| 39. Virginia | $52,220 |
| 40. North Carolina | $50,730 |
| 41. Louisiana | $50,320 |
| 42. Arizona | $50,260 |
| 43. South Carolina | $49,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.39 ($50,730 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $50,730 against $61,800 nationally, 18% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for sheet metal worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays sheet metal workers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $63,390 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.