How much does a sheet metal worker make in Salem?
$60,890a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $29.27 an hour or $5,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.27
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,030Median: $60,890Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| Median | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| 75th | $75,840 | $36.46 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.63 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Portland, OR | $79,570 |
| Albany, OR | $63,310 |
| Bend, OR | $63,300 |
| Eugene, OR | $62,660 |
| Medford, OR | $58,410 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $101,400 |
| Electrician | $98,850 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $92,110 |
| Plumber | $80,610 |
| Glazier | $78,420 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,540 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $74,270 |
| Taper | $71,430 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $67,990 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $29.27 ($60,890 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $60,890 against $61,800 nationally, 1% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $73,750, so Salem pays 17% less.
Where does Salem rank for sheet metal worker pay?
146 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,500 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.