Construction & Architecture

Sheet Metal Workers

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.

Salary Breakdown

Sheet Metal Workers

Average

$57,500

ANNUAL

$27.65

HOURLY

Entry Level

$35,850

ANNUAL

$17.24

HOURLY

Mid Level

$49,950

ANNUAL

$24.02

HOURLY

Expert Level

$80,760

ANNUAL

$38.83

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Sheet Metal Workers

4,030

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Sheet Metal Workers

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Apprentice

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Journey Level Sheet Metal Worker

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Foreperson

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Sheet Metal Workers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Mathematics

SKILL

Monitoring

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Multilimb Coordination

ABILITY

Visualization

ABILITY

Information Ordering

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness


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