How much does a sheet metal worker make in Portland?
$79,570a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,980Median: $79,570Highest 10%: $127,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 25th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| Median | $79,570 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $110,600 | $53.18 | |
| 90th | $127,500 | $61.27 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Albany, OR | $63,310 |
| Bend, OR | $63,300 |
| Eugene, OR | $62,660 |
| Salem, OR | $60,890 |
| Medford, OR | $58,410 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.25 ($79,570 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $79,570 against $61,800 nationally, 29% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $73,750, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for sheet metal worker pay?
34 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,500 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.