Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $64,920 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.21
10th percentile $41,710
90th percentile $90,320
Employed locally 400
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,710
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $64,920
    75th
    $79,620
    90th
    $90,320

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sheet Metal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,680
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $100,470
    Salinas, CA $99,110

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $95,890
    Peoria, IL $86,810
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,140
    California $79,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,930

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,390
    Electricians $64,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,430
    Carpenters $59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Des Moines, IA is $31.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.39 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.7% above the national median of $60,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sheet Metal Workers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,710 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.