Sheet metal workers Salary — UK & US Data (2025)

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · BLS OES May 2025
£31,920
UK median (annual)
£33,749
UK mean (annual)
8,000
UK jobs in occupation
$61,800
US median (annual)

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UK Salary Overview

The median salary for a sheet metal workers in the UK is £31,920 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). There are approximately 8,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.

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UK Regional Breakdown

RegionMedian salaryvs national
East Midlands £32,251 +1.0%
West Midlands £31,994 +0.2%
East £31,282 -2.0%
North East £28,152 -11.8%
South West £26,949 -15.6%
North West £26,863 -15.8%

Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).

US Salary Overview

In the United States, the equivalent occupation (Sheet Metal Workers, SOC 47-2211) has a national median wage of $61,800 per year according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 120,000 people are employed in this occupation in the US. Figures are shown in local currency and are not converted.

US Top States by Median Salary

StateMedian salaryMean salary
Washington $98,550 $101,200
Hawaii $96,350 $91,310
Alaska $94,600 $83,980
New Jersey $92,840 $88,620
Illinois $86,630 $81,960
Massachusetts $82,100 $78,900
Connecticut $78,750 $74,720
Wisconsin $77,760 $76,130
California $76,590 $85,580
Ohio $74,790 $68,810

See the full US state-by-state breakdown for sheet metal workers →

Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) and BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only and does not constitute financial or careers advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a sheet metal workers in the UK?

The UK median is £31,920 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £33,749.

How does the US salary compare?

The equivalent US occupation (Sheet Metal Workers) has a national median of $61,800 per year (BLS OES May 2025). Figures are in local currency and not converted.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18