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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in New York (2026)
$35.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,334/year ($4,778/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 11th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 6,570 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $73,760 a year — though pay ranges from $40,330 for newcomers to $126,090 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,570 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in New York (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $73,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,334 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $73,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,397 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,643 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,386 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,334 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,778 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in New York?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in New York is $73,760 per year ($35.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,920 and $96,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in New York?
- On the median salary of $73,760, a single filer in New York takes home about $57,334 per year ($4,778 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 6,570 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.