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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in California (2026)
$36.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,643/year ($4,970/month) for a single filer
California ranks 9th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 8,390 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $76,590 a year — though pay ranges from $47,410 for newcomers to $132,190 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,390 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in California (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $76,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,643 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $76,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,020 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,859 |
| California state income tax | −$3,068 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,643 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,970 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in California?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in California is $76,590 per year ($36.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,220 and $107,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in California?
- On the median salary of $76,590, a single filer in California takes home about $59,643 per year ($4,970 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 8,390 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.