Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $65,540 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.51
10th percentile $44,580
90th percentile $107,350
Employed locally 70
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,580
    25th
    $60,290
    50th (median)
    $65,540
    75th
    $105,930
    90th
    $107,350

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,720
    Electricians $78,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,800
    Carpenters $57,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Southeast Minnesota is $31.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 7.7% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,580 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,290.