Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in New York
New York Wage Spread
Annual wages for Sheet Metal Workers in New York across all experience levels.
Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in New York
Sheet Metal Workers in New York earn a median of $73,470/yr — 53% above the national all-occupation median of $48,060. That puts this apprenticeship path well into upper-middle-income territory for the state.
Compared to the $60,850 national median for Sheet Metal Workers, New York pays 21% more. The state ranks among the top-paying markets for this trade nationally.
Growth projections are modest at 2.4%, though the 10,600 annual replacement openings tell a better story. Retiring baby boomers in the trades create persistent demand regardless of economic cycles.
The 6,190 Sheet Metal Workers in New York (4.7% of the national total) place the state in the middle tier for trade employment. Apprenticeship availability tracks accordingly — present but not abundant.
Expect a 4-year commitment for a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship: 8,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.
With 823 sponsors on record, New York ranks among the top states for apprenticeship access. Whether through IBEW locals, contractor-run programs, or state-sponsored initiatives, entry points are plentiful.
The earning trajectory in New York is solid: a Sheet Metal Worker starting near $43,260/yr can work toward $120,490 at the 90th percentile. The $77,230 progression typically takes 10-15 years of steady advancement.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in New York
823 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New York. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Construction Company | Akron | — |
| Ae Rosen Electrical Co., Inc. | Albany | — |
| Albany Career Central | Albany | — |
| B.B.A. Inc. Dba Bonacquisti Brothers Construction | Albany | — |
| Best Paving & Sealcoating Inc | Albany | — |
| Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 197 | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Oswego) | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Utica) | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Albany) | Albany | — |
| Carver Construction, Inc. | Albany | — |
| Cek Rn Consulting, Inc | Albany | — |
| Colonie Mechanical Contractors, Inc | Albany | — |
| Comalli Group, Inc. | Albany | — |
| Crisafulli Mechanical Llc | Albany | — |
| E.W. Tompkinsco., Inc. | Albany | — |
| Empire State Marine Trades Association | Albany | — |
| Int'L Assoc Heat & Frost Insulators/Allied Workers | Albany | — |
| Loc. #35 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jatc | Albany | — |
| MTX Group Inc | Albany | — |
| New York State Apprenticeship Agency | Albany | — |
| New York State Department of Labor | Albany | — |
| New York State Department of Labor | Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions| Apprenticeship Office | Albany | — |
| New York State Office Of The State Comptroller | Albany | — |
| North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund | Albany | — |
| Nsh Usa Corporation | Albany | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in New York | ||