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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$44.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,354/year ($5,863/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Sheet Metal Workers (4th of 50), with a median about 43% above the national average. Of the 2,790 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $92,840 a year — though pay ranges from $46,290 for newcomers to $130,630 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $119,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,790 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $92,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,354 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $92,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,595 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,102 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,789 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,354 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,863 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in New Jersey?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in New Jersey is $92,840 per year ($44.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,390 and $119,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $92,840, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $70,354 per year ($5,863 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 2,790 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.