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Sheet Metal Workers

A comprehensive guide to Sheet Metal Workers licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$62,589 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

See salary section for local market context

Top Paying State

New Jersey

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
NJ
New JerseyCompact: No
$94,310Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
IL
IllinoisCompact: Yes
$93,570Avg. Growth
Preliminary/temporary licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
$93,230Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
HI
HawaiiCompact: Pending
$91,540Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
$82,750Avg. Growth
Preliminary/temporary licenseVaries by state board2 yearsDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
$79,630Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board2-18 yearsDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states