Sheet Metal Workers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Sheet Metal Workers *
U S |
$20.66 | $27.49 | $37.96 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.26 | $30.14 | $46.54 |
Central Minnesota |
$19.41 | $23.94 | $35.44 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.92 | $32.22 | $42.00 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$23.39 | $29.35 | $46.97 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$21.15 | $24.81 | $32.14 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.50 | $30.73 | $48.69 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,370 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Sheet Metal Workers most often work?
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Construction of Buildings
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,037 new Sheet Metal Workers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 135,400 | 140,200 | 4,800 | 3.6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3,103 | 3,229 | 126 | 4.1% |
| Central Minnesota | 566 | 582 | 16 | 2.8% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 217 | 223 | 6 | 2.8% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 107 | 121 | 14 | 13.1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 119 | 124 | 5 | 4.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,770 | 1,847 | 77 | 4.4% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.