How much does a sheet metal worker make in St. Louis?
$66,080a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $31.77 an hour or $5,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.77
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,790Median: $66,080Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| 25th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $66,080 | $31.77 | |
| 75th | $102,900 | $49.49 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.72 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| St. Joseph, MO | $83,060 |
| Kansas City, MO | $82,830 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $79,500 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,190 |
| Columbia, MO | $54,550 |
| Springfield, MO | $50,180 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $81,640 |
| Taper | $81,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $31.77 ($66,080 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $66,080 against $61,800 nationally, 7% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $63,560, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for sheet metal worker pay?
98 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,600 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.