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Purpose: This study looks at the prevalence rate of such metabolic syndrome among shift workers and aims to figure out related risk factors. Method: Data from night duty workers who had special medical examinations in 2014, in a university hospital situated in Incheon, were used. Data of 343 people taking medicine for high blood pressure, diabetes and hyperlipidemia were discarded. Of the remaining 3,305 people, data on their blood pressure, diabetes, waist measurement, neutral fat level and HDL cholesterol level were used. Results: In this study, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in shift workers was found to be 12.7% by applying NCEP's ATPⅢ diagnostic criteria. By analyzing the effects of subjects’ general characteristics, lifestyle and job-related characteristics on prevalence of metabolic syndrome using logistic regression analysis, we found out that prevalence rate was higher for those who are older, are men, smoke and do not exercise have worked in shift for over 10 years, work for over 52 hours a week on average, have worked for more than 4 consecutive days on night duty, have less than 11 hours of rest after work, are not allowed to sleep during working hours. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the result that it is important to help shift workers protect their health through setting reasonable working hours, improving working condition, promoting healthy lifestyle and providing customized management plans that take individual characteristics into consideration.