Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $55,010 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.45
10th percentile $41,800
90th percentile $105,110
Employed locally 40
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,800
    25th
    $43,410
    50th (median)
    $55,010
    75th
    $103,650
    90th
    $105,110

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,340
    Carpenters$48,590
    Electricians$66,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers$60,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Southwest Minnesota is $26.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 9.6% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,800 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,410.