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, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
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. The top 10% earn 1.9× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $23.93 – $27.82 | $49,780 – $57,860 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.82 – $44.53 | $57,860 – $92,620 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $44.53 – $45.16 | $92,620 – $93,940 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Sheet metal worker pay by metro in Connecticut
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $25.26 | $38.71 | $36.21 | $55.36 | 500 | 2% above |
| Norwich | $24.78 | $38.29 | $38.14 | $40.12 | 130 | 1% above |
| Hartford | $23.55 | $37.22 | $36.24 | $45.02 | 490 | 2% below |
| New Haven | $23.20 | $33.00 | $31.55 | $46.07 | 180 | 13% below |
| Waterbury | $22.56 | $29.93 | $29.99 | $43.97 | 100 | 21% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
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 and by +9.3% since 2019.
Are there more sheet metal worker jobs in Connecticut?
BLS counted 1,480 sheet metal workers in Connecticut in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 19%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for sheet metal workers in Connecticut
Connecticut's labor market agency projects the number of sheet metal workers in the state to change by +7.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,190 to 1,280, with about 110 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.5% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 1,480 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Connecticut labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Connecticut prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination. Davis-Bacon determinations still use Connecticut's eight historical counties; employment data uses the nine 2022 planning regions.
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 | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 71 | 844 | $106,907 | $2,056 |
| Capitol Planning Region | 367 | 4,151 | $93,278 | $1,794 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 97 | 954 | $91,148 | $1,753 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 215 | 2,099 | $90,673 | $1,744 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 204 | 1,982 | $87,471 | $1,682 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 274 | 1,796 | $85,179 | $1,638 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 103 | 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).
Is sheet metal worker work growing in Connecticut?
Connecticut's labor market agency projects +7.4% growth for sheet metal workers between 2024 and 2034, from 1,190 to 1,280 jobs.
How many sheet metal worker openings a year are there in Connecticut?
Connecticut projects about 110 openings a year for sheet metal workers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 9,800 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut and metro areas, SOC 47-2211. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Connecticut labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.