WAGE DATA · SOC 47-2211

SHEET METAL WORKER PAY
IN VERMONT.

Vermont sheet metal workers earn a median of $27.35/hr (BLS 2024). 480 workers employed statewide. Compare market wages, federal prevailing rates, and per-diem baselines below.

// BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS · STATEWIDEOEWS · MAY 2024
HOURLY MEDIAN
$27.35/hr
MEAN HOURLY
$28.04/hr
ANNUAL MEDIAN
$57K
EMPLOYED
480
10th · $19.52MEDIAN · $27.3590th · $38.82
// DAVIS-BACON · FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGEDATA SOON

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for sheet metal workers in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont?+
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024), sheet metal workers in Vermont earn a median of $27.35/hr. That's roughly $57K/year for a full-time schedule at straight time.
What's the top pay for sheet metal workers in Vermont?+
The top 10% of sheet metal workers in Vermont earn more than $38.82/hr (BLS 2024). That represents experienced workers, supervisors, or those on high-per-diem travel contracts.
How many sheet metal workers work in Vermont?+
BLS reports 480 sheet metal workers employed in Vermont 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 Vermont get per diem?+
Per diem is standard on travel contracts. The federal GSA baseline for Vermont 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.