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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)
$35.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,104/year ($5,009/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 10th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 4,180 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $74,790 a year — though pay ranges from $43,200 for newcomers to $94,240 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,180 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Ohio (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $74,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,104 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $74,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,624 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,721 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,340 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,104 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,009 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Ohio?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Ohio is $74,790 per year ($35.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,680 and $82,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $74,790, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $60,104 per year ($5,009 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,180 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.