How much does a sheet metal worker make in Washington?
$61,270a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,780Median: $61,270Highest 10%: $85,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 25th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| Median | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $73,990 | $35.57 | |
| 90th | $85,780 | $41.24 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.46 ($61,270 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $61,270 against $61,800 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for sheet metal worker pay?
143 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,780 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.