SHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORK) — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for SHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORK)s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 3 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for SHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORK) is $12.62/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $12.62 and $12.62/hr. The highest state average is North Dakota at $12.62/hr; the lowest is North Dakota at $12.62/hr.

Bottom 10%
$12.62
Median
$12.62
Average
$12.62
Top 10%
$12.62

Range: $12.62 – $12.62/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2211Sheet Metal Workers.

Davis-Bacon median
$12.62/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$29.26/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
-56.9%
D-B rate is below market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

North Dakota ND
Avg base: $12.62/hr
Avg total: $12.62/hr
3 rates

All Rates

3 county-level rates for SHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORK), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Burleigh ND residential $12.62 $0.00 $12.62 WD →
Grand Forks ND residential $12.62 $0.00 $12.62 WD →
Morton ND residential $12.62 $0.00 $12.62 WD →
Top-paying counties for SHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORK) →