Sheet metal worker salary in Arizona
Median $24.16 an hour for 3,060 sheet metal workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Sheet metal worker pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 42nd of 50 states for median sheet metal worker pay, and 47th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.99). 3,060 sheet metal workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.48 – $18.19 | $36,350 – $37,840 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.19 – $33.14 | $37,840 – $68,940 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $33.14 – $38.82 | $68,940 – $80,750 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Sheet metal worker pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $17.52 | $24.63 | $39.23 | 2,550 | 2% above |
| Tucson | $16.26 | $23.29 | $37.12 | 330 | 4% below |
| Prescott Valley | $16.39 | $21.42 | $30.32 | 30 | 11% below |
Sheet metal worker wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $11.34 | $21.91 | $14.09 | 4,500 |
| 2000 | $11.33 | $21.18 | $15.31 | 4,980 |
| 2001 | $12.59 | $22.89 | $15.97 | 4,010 |
| 2002 | $13.16 | $23.55 | $16.62 | 3,960 |
| 2003 | $13.74 | $24.04 | $16.83 | 4,080 |
| 2004 | $16.30 | $27.78 | $17.09 | 3,650 |
| 2005 | $15.68 | $25.85 | $17.50 | 4,410 |
| 2006 | $15.54 | $24.82 | $17.96 | 4,040 |
| 2007 | $15.44 | $23.97 | $18.85 | 3,580 |
| 2008 | $15.95 | $23.85 | $19.37 | 3,180 |
| 2009 | $18.25 | $27.39 | $19.54 | 2,760 |
| 2010 | $18.57 | $27.42 | $20.05 | 2,560 |
| 2011 | $19.10 | $27.34 | $20.55 | 2,930 |
| 2012 | $17.72 | $24.85 | $20.81 | 2,990 |
| 2013 | $17.57 | $24.28 | $21.10 | 2,670 |
| 2014 | $18.20 | $24.75 | $21.67 | 2,230 |
| 2015 | $20.82 | $28.28 | $21.99 | 2,350 |
| 2016 | $20.75 | $27.83 | $22.57 | 2,690 |
| 2017 | $20.10 | $26.40 | $23.07 | 3,390 |
| 2018 | $19.19 | $24.60 | $23.30 | 3,230 |
| 2019 | $20.27 | $25.53 | $24.23 | 3,310 |
| 2020 | $22.72 | $28.26 | $24.70 | 2,800 |
| 2021 | $23.02 | $27.35 | $25.69 | 2,060 |
| 2022 | $21.38 | $23.52 | $26.61 | 2,540 |
| 2023 | $23.03 | $24.33 | $28.26 | 3,450 |
| 2024 | $24.73 | $25.38 | $29.26 | 2,990 |
| 2025 | $24.16 | $24.16 | $29.71 | 3,060 |
In today's dollars, the median sheet metal worker wage in Arizona changed by -14.6% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for sheet metal workers in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay sheet metal workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 8 of the 15 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $69.25 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $23.59). 7 of the 15 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Apache County at $23.59). The market median for the state is $24.16.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise | Union SHEE0359-001 2025-07-01 | $49.39 | $19.86 | $69.25 | AZ20260038 |
| Coconino | Union SHEE0359-001 2025-07-01 | $49.39 | $19.86 | $69.25 | AZ20260043 |
| Maricopa | Union SHEE0359-001 2025-07-01 | $49.39 | $19.86 | $69.25 | AZ20260039 |
| Mohave | Union SHEE0359-001 2025-07-01 | $49.39 | $19.86 | $69.25 | AZ20260043 |
| Pima | Union SHEE0359-001 2025-07-01 | $49.39 | $19.86 | $69.25 | AZ20260040 |
| Pinal | Union SHEE0359-001 2025-07-01 | $49.39 | $19.86 | $69.25 | AZ20260041 |
| Yavapai | Union SHEE0359-001 2025-07-01 | $49.39 | $19.86 | $69.25 | AZ20260043 |
| Yuma | Union SHEE0359-001 2025-07-01 | $49.39 | $19.86 | $69.25 | AZ20260042 |
| Apache | Survey SUAZ2012-011 2012-05-30 | $18.68 | $4.91 | $23.59 | AZ20260022 |
| Gila | Survey SUAZ2012-013 2012-05-30 | $18.68 | $4.91 | $23.59 | AZ20260024 |
| Graham | Survey SUAZ2012-014 2012-05-30 | $18.68 | $4.91 | $23.59 | AZ20260025 |
| Greenlee | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $18.68 | $4.91 | $23.59 | AZ20260029 |
| La Paz | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $18.68 | $4.91 | $23.59 | AZ20260029 |
| Navajo | Survey SUAZ2012-016 2012-05-30 | $18.68 | $4.91 | $23.59 | AZ20260027 |
| Santa Cruz | Survey SUAZ2012-017 2012-05-30 | $18.68 | $4.91 | $23.59 | AZ20260028 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Arizona?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just sheet metal workers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 27,759 | $86,052 | $1,655 |
| Pima County | 4,295 | $67,921 | $1,306 |
| Yavapai County | 984 | $64,747 | $1,245 |
| Graham County | 86 | $64,643 | $1,243 |
| Mohave County | 743 | $61,640 | $1,185 |
| Santa Cruz County | 50 | $61,562 | $1,184 |
| Gila County | 95 | $61,533 | $1,183 |
| Navajo County | 184 | $52,678 | $1,013 |
| Cochise County | 281 | $52,003 | $1,000 |
| Yuma County | 638 | $48,200 | $927 |
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Sheet metal worker pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Arizona
Questions this page answers
How much do sheet metal workers make in Arizona?
The median sheet metal worker in Arizona earned $24.16 an hour ($50,260 a year) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $29.71. The middle half earn $18.19–$33.14; the top 10% earn more than $38.82.
Where does Arizona rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Arizona ranks 42nd of 50 states for sheet metal worker pay, with a median of $24.16 an hour, and 47th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union sheet metal worker rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for sheet metal workers in 8 counties, with a typical package of $69.25 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many sheet metal workers work in Arizona?
BLS counted 3,060 sheet metal workers in Arizona in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.23; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2211.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.