SHEET METAL WORKER (KERN & LOS ANGELES COUNTIES) — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for SHEET METAL WORKER (KERN & LOS ANGELES COUNTIES)s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 12 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for SHEET METAL WORKER (KERN & LOS ANGELES COUNTIES) is $75.22/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $75.22 and $75.22/hr. The highest state average is California at $75.22/hr; the lowest is California at $75.22/hr.

Bottom 10%
$75.22
Median
$75.22
Average
$75.22
Top 10%
$75.22

Range: $75.22 – $75.22/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
$75.22/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$29.26/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+157.1%
D-B rate exceeds 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

California CA
Avg base: $45.98/hr
Avg total: $75.22/hr
12 rates

All Rates

12 county-level rates for SHEET METAL WORKER (KERN & LOS ANGELES COUNTIES), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Inyo CA highway $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Inyo CA heavy $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Inyo CA building $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Kern CA heavy $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Kern CA building $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Kern CA highway $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Los Angeles CA highway $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Los Angeles CA heavy $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Los Angeles CA building $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Mono CA highway $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Mono CA heavy $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Mono CA building $45.98 $29.24 $75.22 WD →
Top-paying counties for SHEET METAL WORKER (KERN & LOS ANGELES COUNTIES) →