Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa
Sheet Metal Workers in Iowa earn a median salary of $59,456 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.3% vs the national median of $60,850. An estimated 1,590 sheet metal workers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $44,480 to $75,140 depending on location.
$59,456
Avg median salary in Iowa
$75,140
Highest paying metro
$44,480
Lowest paying metro
1,590
Employed in Iowa
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Sheet Metal Workers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $75,140 | $58,710 | $86,070 | 190 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $74,500 | $49,360 | $84,810 | 250 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,920 | $49,730 | $79,620 | 400 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $64,550 | $46,530 | $75,630 | 90 |
| Ames, IA | $63,240 | $46,180 | $66,740 | 40 |
| Waterloo, IA | $61,620 | $52,770 | $65,900 | 70 |
| Northeast Iowa | $54,440 | $43,470 | $62,730 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $52,880 | $40,440 | $67,890 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa | $50,210 | $45,100 | $66,470 | 110 |
| Southeast Iowa | $48,040 | $44,880 | $49,790 | 280 |
| Southwest Iowa | $44,480 | $43,430 | $63,720 | 50 |