Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for sheet metal workers in Marion County, TX, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Marion County, TX carries a median wage of $54,240/yr ($26.08/hr).
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This county sits at the 26th percentile nationally for sheet metal workers pay, below the median US county. Average weekly wages across the county's construction trades fell 22.3% year over year (BLS QCEW).
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Marion County's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCurtain County, OK | $65,640 | +$11,400 | 94 mi |
| Choctaw County, OK | $65,640 | +$11,400 | 109 mi |
| Pushmataha County, OK | $65,640 | +$11,400 | 125 mi |
| Bryan County, OK | $65,640 | +$11,400 | 136 mi |
| Le Flore County, OK | $65,640 | +$11,400 | 146 mi |
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than sheet metal workers specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 11 | Last full year, county-wide. 12 per 10,000 residents. Permits lead construction hiring by months, so this is the earliest honest signal of work arriving (Census Building Permits Survey). |
| Construction employment | 95 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $1,524 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1981 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | +46 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
License register: 2026-09-17; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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