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

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

How does experience change a Metal Worker's salary?

A Metal Worker's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,155 for beginners, reaching about $52,863 at mid-level, and approach $55,740 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Metal Worker?

Metal Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Metal Worker roles are District of Columbia $58,246, California $58,025, Massachusetts $57,251. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Metal Worker roles make?

Salaries for Metal Worker level roles vary by specialization: Metal Framer: $98,010; Metal Trader: $70,672; METAL SHOP WORKER: $53,219; Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker: $52,328; Sheet Metal Worker - Experienced: $51,500.

Metal Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Metal Worker make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Metal Worker in Delaware is $53,274 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,952
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,126 to $58,863
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,439

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Metal Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,863	$4,905	$1,132	$28
Average	$53,274	$4,440	$1,025	$26
25th Percentile	$48,126	$4,011	$926	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Metal Worker Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Metal Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Metal Worker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,155
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,310
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,863
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,918
Expert (over 8 years): $55,740

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Metal Worker	$51,155
Intermediate Level Metal Worker	$51,310
Senior Level Metal Worker	$52,863
Specialist Level Metal Worker	$54,918
Expert Level Metal Worker	$55,740

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How Do Metal Worker 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 Metal Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,246.
California: $58,025.
Massachusetts: $57,251.

District of Columbia $58,246 California $58,025 Massachusetts $57,251 Washington $57,041 New Jersey $57,020 Alaska $56,946 Connecticut $56,220 New York $55,926

Hawaii $54,984 Rhode Island $54,542 Maryland $54,242 Minnesota $53,832 Colorado $53,674 Illinois $53,621 Oregon $53,422 Delaware $53,274

New Hampshire $53,182 Virginia $52,974 Pennsylvania $52,369 Nevada $52,064 North Dakota $51,964 Michigan $51,807 Wisconsin $51,749 Vermont $51,633

Texas $51,312 Maine $51,291 Arizona $51,259 Ohio $51,223 Georgia $50,739 Indiana $50,497 Wyoming $50,449 Utah $50,376

Iowa $50,344 Kansas $50,092 Louisiana $50,018 North Carolina $49,992 Missouri $49,981 Florida $49,776 Montana $49,666 Nebraska $49,560

Kentucky $49,502 South Carolina $49,292 Tennessee $49,160 Idaho $49,108 New Mexico $48,724 Oklahoma $48,640 Alabama $48,329 South Dakota $47,809

Arkansas $47,524 West Virginia $47,372 Mississippi $46,914

Top Paying Cities for Metal Workers

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:

Lincoln: $55,137
Little Creek: $54,626
Magnolia: $54,852

Lincoln, DE $55,137 Little Creek, DE $54,626 Magnolia, DE $54,852 Milford, DE $55,137 Marydel, DE $54,421 Millsboro, DE $55,137 Millville, DE $55,505 Milton, DE $55,137

Nassau, DE $55,137 Ocean View, DE $55,505 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,505 Seaford, DE $54,558 Selbyville, DE $55,505 Smyrna, DE $54,358 Viola, DE $54,852 Woodside, DE $54,695

Bear, DE $53,958 Newark, DE $53,979 Claymont, DE $54,021 Delaware City, DE $53,979 Hockessin, DE $54,021 Kirkwood, DE $53,979 Middletown, DE $54,248 Montchanin, DE $54,021

New Castle, DE $54,021 Odessa, DE $54,321 Port Penn, DE $53,832 Rockland, DE $54,021 Saint Georges, DE $53,979 Townsend, DE $54,242 Winterthur, DE $54,021 Lewes, DE $55,137

Wilmington, DE $54,021 Dover, DE $54,600 Dover Afb, DE $54,726 Bethany Beach, DE $55,505 Bethel, DE $54,558 Bridgeville, DE $55,137 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,658 Cheswold, DE $54,474

Clayton, DE $54,337 Dagsboro, DE $55,505 Delmar, DE $54,558 Ellendale, DE $55,137 Felton, DE $55,137 Fenwick Island, DE $55,505 Frankford, DE $55,505 Frederica, DE $55,137

Georgetown, DE $55,137 Greenwood, DE $55,137 Harbeson, DE $55,137 Harrington, DE $55,137 Hartly, DE $54,311 Houston, DE $55,137 Kenton, DE $54,337 Laurel, DE $54,558

Yorklyn, DE $54,021

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

Understanding how a Metal Worker'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.

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$48,126

Average $53,274/year

$58,863

$4,011

Average $4,440/month

$4,905

$926

Average $1,025/week

$1,132

$23

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,863	$4,905	$1,132	$28
Average	$53,274	$4,440	$1,025	$26
25th Percentile	$48,126	$4,011	$926	$23

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