SOC 47-2211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sheet Metal Workers — Utica
Utica-Rome, NY · 9 metro areas compared
In Utica, NY the median wage is $56,500.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Utica, NY the median wage is $56,500. That is 8.6% lower than the national median of $61,800. Pay ranges from under $41,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,060 to $75,910.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Glens Falls records the highest median at $78,220. Of the 351 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 191st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,180 | −33.4% |
| 25th | $48,060 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $56,500 | −8.6% |
| 75th | $75,910 | +22.8% |
| 90th | $83,320 | +34.8% |
| Mean | $61,740 | −0.1% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glens Falls | $78,220 | 40 | |
| 2 | New York | $76,730 | 6,080 | |
| 3 | Buffalo | $72,580 | 440 | |
| 4 | Kingston | $67,750 | 50 | |
| 5 | Albany | $66,370 | 280 | |
| 6 | Syracuse | $63,870 | 190 | |
| 7 | Rochester | $63,710 | 510 | |
| 8 | Binghamton | $63,600 | 90 | |
| 9 | Kiryas Joel | $63,160 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utica run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $56,500 buys what $52,363 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,363US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,500 a year, 8.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,180 to $83,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Glens Falls, at $78,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Utica, NY?
The median annual wage is $56,500, or $27.16 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 Utica, NY is 8.6% lower. 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 Utica, NY earns more than $83,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,180 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 Glens Falls, at $78,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Utica, NY. 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.
Explore related data