SOC 47-2211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sheet Metal Workers — Flint
Flint, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Flint, MI is $81,790 per year, well above the national median of $61,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Flint, MI is $81,790 per year, well above the national median of $61,800. The gap of 32.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,310 to $95,020.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Muskegon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,900. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 55th of 329 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,310 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $60,310 | −2.4% |
| Median (50th) | $81,790 | +32.3% |
| 75th | $95,020 | +53.8% |
| 90th | $97,910 | +58.4% |
| Mean | $77,660 | +25.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon | $80,900 | 150 | |
| 2 | Kalamazoo | $80,870 | 160 | |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $75,460 | 90 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $75,120 | 1,640 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $72,370 | 110 | |
| 6 | Lansing | $71,420 | 120 | |
| 7 | Traverse City | $65,940 | 70 | |
| 8 | Bay City | $58,060 | 60 | |
| 9 | Niles | $55,920 | 40 | |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $53,290 | 630 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flint run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $81,790 goes as far as $85,021 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,021US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,790 a year, 32.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,310 to $97,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muskegon, at $80,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Flint, MI?
The median annual wage is $81,790, or $39.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,800, so pay in Flint, MI is 32.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Flint, MI earns more than $97,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Muskegon, at $80,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Flint, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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