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Sheet Metal Talent Report: Midwestern United States

Reshoring, EV, and mission-critical work in Ohio and the Great Lakes are compressing the historical Midwest discount.

Regional compensation by role

  • Sheet Metal Foreman: $98k–$150k (mid $119k); top metro Chicago, IL at $130k
  • VDC / BIM Detailer: $90k–$137k (mid $109k); top metro Chicago, IL at $119k
  • VDC / BIM Manager: $129k–$196k (mid $156k); top metro Chicago, IL at $170k
  • Mechanical Superintendent: $118k–$180k (mid $143k); top metro Chicago, IL at $157k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $143k
  • Top-paying metro: Chicago, IL ($170k)
  • Candidates tracked: 2,455

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