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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$29.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,630/year ($4,136/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 29th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 3,260 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $61,400 a year — though pay ranges from $45,660 for newcomers to $126,430 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $87,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,260 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $61,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,630 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $61,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,188 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,697 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,885 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,630 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,136 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Pennsylvania is $61,400 per year ($29.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,650 and $87,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $61,400, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $49,630 per year ($4,136 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 3,260 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.