Sheet Metal Mechanic Salary

As of Feb 19, 2021, the average annual pay for a Sheet Metal Mechanic in the United States is $45,180 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.72 an hour. This is the equivalent of $869/week or $3,765/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $64,000 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Sheet Metal Mechanic salaries currently range between $39,000 (25th percentile) to $49,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $56,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Sheet Metal Mechanic varies greatly (by as much as $10,500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Sheet Metal Mechanic job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A Sheet Metal Mechanic in your area makes on average $45,800 per year, or $620 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $45,180. Virginia ranks number 7 out of 50 states nationwide for Sheet Metal Mechanic salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Sheet Metal Mechanic jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

Find your next high paying job as a Sheet Metal Mechanic on ZipRecruiter today.

Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Sheet Metal Mechanic Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Sheet Metal Mechanic job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Francisco, CA, with Fremont, CA and San Jose, CA close behind in the second and third positions. San Jose, CA beats the national average by $6,826 (15.1%), and San Francisco, CA furthers that trend with another $10,283 (22.8%) above the $45,180 average.

Importantly, San Francisco, CA has a moderately active Sheet Metal Mechanic job market with only a few companies currently hiring for this type of role.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Sheet Metal Mechanic appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 10% between San Francisco, CA and Norwalk, CT, reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Sheet Metal Mechanic role.

Top 5 Best Paying Related Sheet Metal Mechanic Jobs in the U.S.

We found at least five jobs related to the Sheet Metal Mechanic job category that pay more per year than a typical Sheet Metal Mechanic salary. Top examples of these roles include: Metal Trader, Metals Trading, and Balance Sheet Analyst.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $27,583 (61.1%) and $51,443 (113.9%) more than the average Sheet Metal Mechanic salary of $45,180. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Sheet Metal Mechanic jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Sheet Metal Mechanic position.