How much does a sheet metal worker make in Portland?
$66,070a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $31.76 an hour or $5,506 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.76
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,490Median: $66,070Highest 10%: $75,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,490 | $23.31 | |
| 25th | $60,280 | $28.98 | |
| Median | $66,070 | $31.76 | |
| 75th | $72,980 | $35.09 | |
| 90th | $75,490 | $36.29 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Bangor, ME | $59,950 |
| Lewiston, ME | $59,910 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
| Stonemason | $61,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $31.76 ($66,070 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $66,070 against $61,800 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $62,120, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for sheet metal worker pay?
99 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,490 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.