Sheet Metal Workers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $35.08 an hour ($72,970 a year). About 2,980 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($61,800). Minnesota ranks 13th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.85 | $47,520 |
| 25% of workers | $24.79 | $51,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.08 | $72,970 |
| 75% of workers | $51.38 | $106,870 |
| 90% of workers | $56.24 | $116,990 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $86,630 | 110 |
| Rochester | $73,680 | 60 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $72,970 | 2,340 |
| Mankato | $59,840 | 50 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sheet metal workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $64,930 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $71,020 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $54,350 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $95,320 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $57,560 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $56,210 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,260 |
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