Art Metal Worker Helper Salary in the United States

Assists ornamental-metal worker in performing any combination of following tasks: cuts metal stock to specified size, using shears and saws. Bends or twists stock into specified shape, using handtools, bending jigs, scroll irons, and power brakes. Welds, brazes, forge welds, or bolts components together at designated points. Cleans and builds fire in heating forge. Heats and hammers metal to shape, using specified peening hammers. Grinds and polishes surface of workpieces to specified finish. Performs other duties as described under helper.

The average salary for an Art Metal Worker Helper is $34,730 per year or $16.70 per hour in the United States. Top earners have reported making up to $38,117. However, the typical pay range in the United States is between $27,029 and $38,117 annually.

Art Metal Worker Helper is projected to see a 13.8 % salary change in 5 years.

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