WAGE DATA · SOC 47-2211

SHEET METAL WORKER PAY
IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

District of Columbia sheet metal workers earn a median of $36.76/hr (BLS 2024). 150 workers employed statewide. Compare market wages, federal prevailing rates, and per-diem baselines below.

// BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS · STATEWIDEOEWS · MAY 2024
HOURLY MEDIAN
$36.76/hr
MEAN HOURLY
$40.25/hr
ANNUAL MEDIAN
$76K
EMPLOYED
150
10th · $28.44MEDIAN · $36.7690th · $51.26
// DAVIS-BACON · FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGEDATA SOON

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for sheet metal workers in District of Columbia will be imported from SAM.gov in our next data refresh. These are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — crucial for comparing offers against the federal floor.

// GSA PER DIEMDATA SOON

GSA per-diem rates for District of Columbia will be available in the next data refresh.

// ROADHAND COMMUNITY DATABE FIRST

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FAQ

How much does a sheet metal worker earn in District of Columbia?+
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024), sheet metal workers in District of Columbia earn a median of $36.76/hr. That's roughly $76K/year for a full-time schedule at straight time.
What's the top pay for sheet metal workers in District of Columbia?+
The top 10% of sheet metal workers in District of Columbia earn more than $51.26/hr (BLS 2024). That represents experienced workers, supervisors, or those on high-per-diem travel contracts.
How many sheet metal workers work in District of Columbia?+
BLS reports 150 sheet metal workers employed in District of Columbia as of 2024. Numbers fluctuate with major construction cycles — when big projects like LNG terminals or data centers start, demand spikes.
Do sheet metal workers in District of Columbia get per diem?+
Per diem is standard on travel contracts. The federal GSA baseline for District of Columbia is typically $150-$260/day depending on the city. Contractors may set their per diem higher or lower — if it's below the GSA floor, you're subsidizing the contractor's housing budget out of pocket.
What's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?+
Davis-Bacon rates are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — base pay plus fringe benefits. Every contractor working a federal job must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rate for that county and trade. Private-sector jobs don't have to match, but many do as a competitive floor.