What are the main factors that influence a Sheet Metal's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Sheet Metal?

Sheet Metal salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sheet Metal roles are District of Columbia $47,901, California $47,719, Massachusetts $47,083. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sheet Metal roles make?

Salaries for Sheet Metal level roles vary by specialization: Sheet Metal Estimator: $72,752; Sheet Metal Superintendent: $59,386; Sheet Metal Fabricator: $58,548; Sheet Metal Assembler: $56,490; Sheet Metal Supervisor: $55,297.

Sheet Metal Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sheet Metal make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sheet Metal in Rhode Island is $44,855 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Sheet Metal's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,911
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,857 to $52,736
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,948

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Sheet Metal Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,736	$4,395	$1,014	$25
Average	$44,855	$3,738	$863	$22
25th Percentile	$43,857	$3,655	$843	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Sheet Metal Salaries

A Sheet Metal's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Sheet Metal Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Sheet Metals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,901.
California: $47,719.
Massachusetts: $47,083.

District of Columbia $47,901 California $47,719 Massachusetts $47,083 Washington $46,910 New Jersey $46,893 Alaska $46,833 Connecticut $46,235 New York $45,993

Hawaii $45,219 Rhode Island $44,855 Maryland $44,609 Minnesota $44,271 Colorado $44,142 Illinois $44,098 Oregon $43,934 Delaware $43,813

New Hampshire $43,737 Virginia $43,566 Pennsylvania $43,069 Nevada $42,818 North Dakota $42,735 Michigan $42,606 Wisconsin $42,558 Vermont $42,463

Texas $42,199 Maine $42,182 Arizona $42,156 Ohio $42,125 Georgia $41,727 Indiana $41,528 Wyoming $41,490 Utah $41,429

Iowa $41,403 Kansas $41,195 Louisiana $41,135 North Carolina $41,113 Missouri $41,104 Florida $40,936 Montana $40,845 Nebraska $40,758

Kentucky $40,711 South Carolina $40,538 Tennessee $40,430 Idaho $40,386 New Mexico $40,070 Oklahoma $40,001 Alabama $39,746 South Dakota $39,318

Arkansas $39,084 West Virginia $38,959 Mississippi $38,582

Top Paying Cities for Sheet Metals

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $45,416
Albion: $45,032
Ashaway: $45,330

Adamsville, RI $45,416 Albion, RI $45,032 Ashaway, RI $45,330 Barrington, RI $44,914 Block Island, RI $45,164 Bradford, RI $45,303 Bristol, RI $45,087 Carolina, RI $45,228

Charlestown, RI $45,244 Chepachet, RI $45,154 Clayville, RI $45,028 Coventry, RI $45,031 West Greenwich, RI $45,155 East Greenwich, RI $45,000 Exeter, RI $45,142 Fiskeville, RI $44,913

Forestdale, RI $45,259 Foster, RI $45,131 Glendale, RI $45,262 Greene, RI $45,190 Greenville, RI $44,930 Harmony, RI $44,988 Harrisville, RI $45,243 Hope, RI $44,941

Hope Valley, RI $45,290 Hopkinton, RI $45,350 Jamestown, RI $45,198 Kenyon, RI $45,222 Little Compton, RI $45,409 Manville, RI $45,092 Mapleville, RI $45,163 Newport, RI $45,244

Middletown, RI $45,264 North Kingstown, RI $45,078 North Scituate, RI $44,989 Oakland, RI $45,212 Pascoag, RI $45,273 Pawtucket, RI $44,847 Central Falls, RI $44,867 Cumberland, RI $45,121

Lincoln, RI $44,912 Portsmouth, RI $45,239 Prudence Island, RI $45,146 Rockville, RI $45,343 Saunderstown, RI $45,171 Shannock, RI $45,225 Slatersville, RI $45,259 Slocum, RI $45,170

Tiverton, RI $45,377 Wakefield, RI $45,210 Kingston, RI $45,192 Narragansett, RI $45,222 Peace Dale, RI $45,204 Warren, RI $45,030 Warwick, RI $44,904 Westerly, RI $45,341

West Kingston, RI $45,207 West Warwick, RI $44,959 Wood River Junction, RI $45,271 Woonsocket, RI $45,262 North Smithfield, RI $45,159 Wyoming, RI $45,225 Providence, RI $44,834 Cranston, RI $44,840

North Providence, RI $44,845 East Providence, RI $44,837 Riverside, RI $44,851 Rumford, RI $44,845 Smithfield, RI $44,935 Johnston, RI $44,860

Sheet Metal Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sheet Metal's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$43,857

Average $44,855/year

$52,736

$3,655

Average $3,738/month

$4,395

$843

Average $863/week

$1,014

$21

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,736	$4,395	$1,014	$25
Average	$44,855	$3,738	$863	$22
25th Percentile	$43,857	$3,655	$843	$21

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