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SOC 47-2211·Construction & Extraction
Sheet Metal Workers
Median wage
$75,625
10-yr outlook
−2.3%by 2032
Openings / year
614
Workers in NY
6,190
How pay grows with experience
Sheet Metal Workers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $49,111 |
| Median (typical) | $75,625 |
| Experienced | $92,198 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Sheet Metal Workers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| North Country | $78,756 |
| Long Island | $78,412 |
| Hudson Valley | $77,231 |
| New York City | $77,231 |
| Southern Tier | $75,818 |
| Capital Region | $70,454 |
| Western New York | $65,083 |
| Central New York | $64,008 |
| Finger Lakes | $61,321 |
| Mohawk Valley | $55,051 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Construction & Extraction) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$76,119 median (+$493) · +7.6% by 2032
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$76,332 median (+$706)
- Electricians$79,734 median (+$4,108) · +4.6% by 2032
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$79,877 median (+$4,251) · +2.2% by 2032
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,770 median (+$5,145) · +4.1% by 2032
- Construction and Building Inspectors$80,875 median (+$5,250) · +11.2% by 2032
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Construction & Extraction) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$68,468 median (−$7,157) · +1.2% by 2032
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$65,742 median (−$9,883) · +7.7% by 2032
- Carpenters$65,535 median (−$10,090) · +0.9% by 2032
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$65,371 median (−$10,255) · +5.1% by 2032
- Roofers$65,214 median (−$10,411) · +2.5% by 2032
- Tile and Marble Setters$65,068 median (−$10,557) · +0.3% by 2032
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