Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Wyoming

Wages, programs & career outlook

Sheet metal workers fabricate and install the ductwork, gutters, metal roofing, and specialty panels used in HVAC and architectural applications. Expect shop fabrication, field installation, and a mix of hand tools, power shears, and CNC cutting equipment.

WY Median Salary
$51,240/yr
-16% vs. national
National Median
$60,850/yr
WY Employment
170
Sheet Metal Workers employed
WY Sponsors
2
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
2.4%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
10,600
Nationally, per yr

Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Wyoming: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Wyoming combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Wyoming pay vs. national

Median sheet metal worker wages in Wyoming are $51,240/year, -16% below the national median of $60,850. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Wyoming has 2 registered apprenticeship sponsors for sheet metal worker listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 2.4% job growth for sheet metal workers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 10,600 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Wyoming-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Wyoming Wage Spread

Annual wages for Sheet Metal Workers in Wyoming across all experience levels.

10th pct
$34,680
Median
$51,240
90th pct
$77,610
Middle 50% of workers earn $46,500$65,160

Current Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Wyoming

No sheet metal worker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Wyoming. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Sponsors in Wyoming

2 sheet metal worker-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Wyoming. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current sheet metal worker apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
CASPER AREA SHEET METAL WORKERS JATC Casper Natrona County
SOUTHEAST WYOMING SHEET METAL WORKERS JATC Cheyenne Laramie County
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Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship in Wyoming

Wyoming has only 2 Sheet Metal Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Sheet Metal Workers earn in Wyoming?
The median annual wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Wyoming is $51,240 as of May 2024. Wages range from $34,680 at the 10th percentile to $77,610 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship program?
Most Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Should I do a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship or go to trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Sheet Metal Workers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Wyoming?
Our directory surfaces 2 Sheet Metal Worker-related registered sponsors in Wyoming. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
Do Sheet Metal Worker apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Wyoming, a first-year Sheet Metal Worker apprentice might earn around $25,620/yr (roughly half the $51,240 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Sheet Metal Workers also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.