DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 121 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 117,470 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Sheet Metal Workers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota Storage Buildings, LLC | $49,171 | 6 | -19.2% |
| 2 | OC Metals Inc. | $33,280 | 55 | -45.3% |
| 3 | TEXAS CONSTRUCTION MASTERS | $22,527 | 6 | -63% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana, CA | $33,280 | 0% | 20 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $91,291 | +24.3% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $57,366 | -27.6% | 3 |
| Nebraska | $54,000 | -7.8% | 3 |
| Florida | $43,451 | -11.6% | 1 |
| California | $33,280 | -58.2% | 21 |
| Texas | $22,922 | -59% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Sheet Metal Workers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OC Metals Inc. | None | $33,280 |
| Dakota Storage Buildings, LLC | None | $49,171 |
| TEXAS CONSTRUCTION MASTERS | None | $22,527 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Sheet Metal Workers is Manufacturing at $37,626.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 121 DOL filings, the median salary for a Sheet Metal Workers is $33,280, ranging from $33,280 to $46,238.
The 90th percentile salary is $102,680 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Santa Ana, CA offers the highest median at $33,280.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Sheet Metal Workers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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