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How much do Sheet Metal Workers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sheet Metal Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $86,630 per year ($7,219/month). This is 34.7% above the national average of $64,292. Illinois ranks #5 out of 50 states for Sheet Metal Workers pay. Approximately 3,260 people work in this occupation across Illinois. Salaries decreased by 7.4% compared to 2024.
Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; or inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Includes sheet metal duct installers who install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Salaries for Sheet Metal Workers in Illinois range from $42,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $117,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,400 and $105,330.
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $42,220 | $20.30 | $3,518 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,400 | $28.56 | $4,950 |
| Median (50th) | $86,630 | $41.65 | $7,219 |
| 75th Percentile | $105,330 | $50.64 | $8,777 |
| 90th Percentile (Experienced) | $117,910 | $56.69 | $9,825 |
Note: The mean (average) salary of $81,960 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS