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Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Mississippi

The median pay for a sheet metal workers in Mississippi is $49,020/year ($23.57/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Mississippi. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$49K
Median annual
$23.57/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$63K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in Mississippi?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,260/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,077/mo
Rent as % of take-home33% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$55,141/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,183/mo

About sheet metal workers

U.S. employed: 1,140
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing Sheet Metal Workers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $34,020, 25th percentile $38,610, median $49,020, 75th percentile $61,080, 90th percentile $63,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$39KMedian$49K75th$61K90th$63K
Bar chart showing Sheet Metal Workers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $34,020, 25th percentile $38,610, median $49,020, 75th percentile $61,080, 90th percentile $63,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level sheet metal workers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Sheet Metal Workers salary by metro in Mississippi

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Jackson$50K+3%190

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Frequently asked questions

How much do sheet metal workers make in Mississippi?

The median is $49,020 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,020, and experienced sheet metal workers can clear $63,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,260/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 33% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a sheet metal workers salary go in Mississippi?

Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sheet metal workers salary is worth about $55,141 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do sheet metal workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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