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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$39.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,482/year ($5,207/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 6th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 2,890 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $82,100 a year — though pay ranges from $46,440 for newcomers to $121,050 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,890 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $82,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,482 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $82,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,232 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,281 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,105 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,482 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,207 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Massachusetts is $82,100 per year ($39.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,760 and $92,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $82,100, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $62,482 per year ($5,207 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 2,890 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.