The median annual wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Ames, IA is $63,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,580.
Pay spans roughly $38,470 at the 10th percentile to $75,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.40 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as sheet metal workers in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $63,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.40 |
| 10th percentile | $38,470 |
| 90th percentile | $75,640 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.