Metal Worker Salary Overview
The average salary for a metal worker in the United States is approximately $14,869 per year. Here’s a breakdown of earnings by experience level and state:
Salary by Experience Level
- 90th Percentile:
- Hourly: $9.18
- Annual: $19,087
- 75th Percentile:
- Hourly: $8.15
- Annual: $16,958
- 50th Percentile (Median):
- Hourly: $7.15
- Annual: $14,869
- 25th Percentile:
- Hourly: $6.27
- Annual: $13,038
- 10th Percentile:
- Hourly: $5.57
- Annual: $11,583
Salary by State
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Maine | $50,910 |
| Montana | $47,330 |
| Hawaii | $44,140 |
| Nebraska | $42,130 |
| Massachusetts | $38,590 |
| Maryland | $38,160 |
| Washington | $37,660 |
| Illinois | $37,460 |
| Minnesota | $37,460 |
| Delaware | $37,400 |
| Oregon | $37,400 |
| North Dakota | $37,360 |
| Wyoming | $37,330 |
| Iowa | $37,270 |
| Indiana | $37,270 |
| Arizona | $37,150 |
| Wisconsin | $37,120 |
| Louisiana | $36,930 |
| Rhode Island | $36,870 |
| New Hampshire | $36,840 |
| Missouri | $36,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,810 |
| West Virginia | $36,710 |
| Utah | $36,650 |
| Colorado | $36,590 |
| Connecticut | $36,590 |
| Nevada | $36,520 |
| South Carolina | $36,390 |
| Kentucky | $36,360 |
| New York | $36,360 |
| Ohio | $36,200 |
| California | $35,930 |
| Georgia | $35,660 |
| Arkansas | $34,710 |
| New Jersey | $33,490 |
| Alabama | $30,770 |
| Tennessee | $30,750 |
| North Carolina | $30,680 |
| Michigan | $30,630 |
| Oklahoma | $30,390 |
| Florida | $30,360 |
| Virginia | $30,300 |
| Kansas | $30,280 |
| South Dakota | $30,280 |
| Texas | $29,760 |
| Vermont | $29,610 |
| Mississippi | $29,570 |
| New Mexico | $29,420 |
| Idaho | $29,240 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,570 |
Comparison with Similar Careers
Metal workers earn similar salaries to other related careers in the U.S., but typically make less than cement masons. Here are some median salaries for comparison:
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Cement Mason | $18,000 |
| HVAC Technician | $17,000 |
| Printing Worker | $18,000 |
| Molding and Casting Worker | $17,000 |
| Professional Painter | $17,000 |
| Metal Worker | $15,000 |
| Cabinetmaker | $14,000 |
| Dyeing Machine Operator | $13,000 |
| Drywall Installer | $13,000 |
| Construction Worker | $12,000 |
This comprehensive overview highlights the earnings potential and employment landscape for metal workers across various states and experience levels.
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