How much money does a sheet metal worker earn?

Answer 1

This is usually an hourly job. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics: In 2002, median hourly earnings of sheet metal workers were $16.62. The middle 50 percent earned between $12.15 and $23.03. The lowest 10 percent of all sheet metal workers earned less than $9.50, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $29.53. The median hourly earnings of the largest industries employing sheet metal workers in 2002 are shown below. * Federal Government: $19.73/hour * Building equipment contractors: $17.47/hour * Building finishing contractors $16.77/hour * Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors: $15.48/hour * Architectural and structural metals manufacturing: $14.60/hour Apprentices normally start at about 40 to 50 percent of the rate paid to experienced workers. As apprentices acquire more skills throughout the course of their training, they receive periodic increases until their pay approaches that of experienced workers. In addition, union workers in some areas receive supplemental wages from the union when they are on layoff or shortened workweeks.

Answer 2

Sheet metal is made in about 8 different choices of thickness as well as about 5 different surface finishes. Sheet metal is also made of pure Zinc sheet, or steel sheet, in various degrees of hardness. Sheet metal is also made of aluminum from several different alloys. One would need to know exactly what was desired in order to give a price.

Answer 3

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