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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$37.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,756/year ($5,063/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 8th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 20% above the national average. Of the 3,180 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $77,760 a year — though pay ranges from $45,160 for newcomers to $107,060 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,180 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $77,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,756 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $77,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,277 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,949 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,778 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,756 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,063 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Wisconsin?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Wisconsin is $77,760 per year ($37.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,350 and $97,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $77,760, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $60,756 per year ($5,063 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 3,180 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.