Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,890 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $107,650
Employed locally 90
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $58,890
    75th
    $81,550
    90th
    $107,650

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,350
    Carpenters $61,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,170
    Electricians $73,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,350
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Northwest Minnesota is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.53 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 3.2% below 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.