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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in Washington (2026)
$47.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,160/year ($6,513/month) for a single filer
Washington is the highest-paying state in the country for Sheet Metal Workers, with a median about 51% above the national average. Of the 3,440 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $98,550 a year — though pay ranges from $57,650 for newcomers to $149,260 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $149,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,440 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Washington (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $98,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $78,160 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $98,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,851 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,539 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,160 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,513 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Washington?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Washington is $98,550 per year ($47.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,220 and $134,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $98,550, a single filer in Washington takes home about $78,160 per year ($6,513 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,440 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.