Sheet metal worker salary in Connecticut
Median $37.86 an hour for 1,480 sheet metal workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Sheet metal worker pay in Connecticut: the full range
Connecticut ranks 7th of 50 states for median sheet metal worker pay, and 10th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $36.54). 1,480 sheet metal workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.93 – $27.82 | $49,780 – $57,860 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.82 – $44.53 | $57,860 – $92,620 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $44.53 – $45.16 | $92,620 – $93,940 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Sheet metal worker pay by metro in Connecticut
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $25.26 | $38.71 | $55.36 | 500 | 2% above |
| Norwich | $24.78 | $38.29 | $40.12 | 130 | 1% above |
| Hartford | $23.55 | $37.22 | $45.02 | 490 | 2% below |
| New Haven | $23.20 | $33.00 | $46.07 | 180 | 13% below |
| Waterbury | $22.56 | $29.93 | $43.97 | 100 | 21% below |
Sheet metal worker wages in Connecticut over time
Table
| Year | Connecticut $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.19 | $29.35 | $14.09 | 2,050 |
| 2000 | $18.62 | $34.81 | $15.31 | 2,880 |
| 2001 | $19.08 | $34.68 | $15.97 | 2,770 |
| 2002 | $19.17 | $34.31 | $16.62 | 2,570 |
| 2003 | $19.81 | $34.66 | $16.83 | 2,550 |
| 2004 | $20.50 | $34.94 | $17.09 | 2,180 |
| 2005 | $21.51 | $35.46 | $17.50 | 2,040 |
| 2006 | $21.42 | $34.21 | $17.96 | 2,020 |
| 2007 | $20.29 | $31.50 | $18.85 | 1,860 |
| 2008 | $23.64 | $35.35 | $19.37 | 1,950 |
| 2009 | $22.19 | $33.30 | $19.54 | 1,860 |
| 2010 | $22.75 | $33.59 | $20.05 | 1,840 |
| 2011 | $22.99 | $32.90 | $20.55 | 1,730 |
| 2012 | $24.67 | $34.59 | $20.81 | 1,800 |
| 2013 | $24.33 | $33.62 | $21.10 | 1,710 |
| 2014 | $23.53 | $32.00 | $21.67 | 1,470 |
| 2015 | $24.67 | $33.51 | $21.99 | 1,220 |
| 2016 | $26.08 | $34.98 | $22.57 | 1,170 |
| 2017 | $26.41 | $34.69 | $23.07 | 1,240 |
| 2018 | $25.41 | $32.58 | $23.30 | 1,190 |
| 2019 | $27.50 | $34.63 | $24.23 | 1,430 |
| 2020 | $28.25 | $35.14 | $24.70 | 1,300 |
| 2021 | $36.82 | $43.75 | $25.69 | 1,320 |
| 2022 | $35.51 | $39.06 | $26.61 | 1,720 |
| 2023 | $36.10 | $38.14 | $28.26 | 1,060 |
| 2024 | $29.98 | $30.77 | $29.26 | 1,120 |
| 2025 | $37.86 | $37.86 | $29.71 | 1,480 |
In today's dollars, the median sheet metal worker wage in Connecticut changed by +13.0% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for sheet metal workers in Connecticut
On federally funded construction in Connecticut, contractors must pay sheet metal workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 8 of the 8 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $89.20 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $37.86.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | Union SHEE0038-007 2023-07-01 | $50.60 | $45.61 | $96.21 | CT20260019 |
| Fairfield | Union SHEE0040-008 2025-07-01 | $44.70 | $44.50 | $89.20 | CT20260020 |
| Hartford | Union SHEE0040-008 2025-07-01 | $44.70 | $44.50 | $89.20 | CT20260021 |
| Middlesex | Union SHEE0040-001 2025-07-01 | $44.70 | $44.50 | $89.20 | CT20260022 |
| New Haven | Union SHEE0040-008 2025-07-01 | $44.70 | $44.50 | $89.20 | CT20260023 |
| New London | Union SHEE0040-006 2025-07-01 | $44.70 | $44.50 | $89.20 | CT20260024 |
| Tolland | Union SHEE0040-008 2025-07-01 | $44.70 | $44.50 | $89.20 | CT20260025 |
| Windham | Union SHEE0040-006 2025-07-01 | $44.70 | $44.50 | $89.20 | CT20260026 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Connecticut prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Connecticut?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 844 | $106,907 | $2,056 |
| Capitol Planning Region | 4,151 | $93,278 | $1,794 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 954 | $91,148 | $1,753 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 2,099 | $90,673 | $1,744 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 1,982 | $87,471 | $1,682 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1,796 | $85,179 | $1,638 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 531 | $83,298 | $1,602 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do sheet metal workers make in Connecticut?
The median sheet metal worker in Connecticut earned $37.86 an hour ($78,750 a year) in May 2025, 27% above the national median of $29.71. The middle half earn $27.82–$44.53; the top 10% earn more than $45.16.
Where does Connecticut rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Connecticut ranks 7th of 50 states for sheet metal worker pay, with a median of $37.86 an hour, and 10th after adjusting for Connecticut's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.6, US = 100).
What is the union sheet metal worker rate in Connecticut?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for sheet metal workers in 8 counties, with a typical package of $89.20 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many sheet metal workers work in Connecticut?
BLS counted 1,480 sheet metal workers in Connecticut in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.13; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut 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.