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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in Texas (2026)
$26.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,762/year ($3,813/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 38th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 9,540 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $54,240 a year — though pay ranges from $37,010 for newcomers to $78,400 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,540 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Texas (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $54,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $45,762 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $54,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,329 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,149 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,762 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,813 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Texas?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Texas is $54,240 per year ($26.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,950 and $63,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in Texas?
- On the median salary of $54,240, a single filer in Texas takes home about $45,762 per year ($3,813 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 9,540 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.