2023 Data

Sheet Metal Worker Salary in San Jose, CA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$77,176

35.8% vs national

Hourly Rate

$37.10

/hour

Jobs in Area

152

employed

Salary Range$51,821 - $110,435
10th %Median90th %

Sheet Metal Worker Salary Range in San Jose, CA

Annual Salary Range

$77k

$52k

10th percentile

$61k

25th

$91k

75th

$110k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$51,821$24.91
25th Percentile$61,407$29.52
Median (50th Percentile)$77,176$37.10
75th Percentile$91,484$43.98
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$110,435$53.09
Average (Mean)$81,737$39.30

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Sheet Metal Worker salary in San Jose, CA is $77,176 per year or $37.10 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How San Jose, CA Compares

vs National Average

$56,810

+35.8%

vs California Average

$53,906

+43.2%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$42,923

-44.4%

Cost of living in San Jose, CA is 79.8% above the national average.

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