The median annual wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Illinois is $93,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,990.
Pay spans roughly $41,100 at the 10th percentile to $118,870 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $44.99 per hour. An estimated 4,240 people work as sheet metal workers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $93,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $44.99 |
| 10th percentile | $41,100 |
| 90th percentile | $118,870 |
| Employment | 4,240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.