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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: $31.63
Statewide median: $24.45

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Sheet Metal Workers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$19.88 $27.09 $37.99
Minnesota
$24.32 $31.63 $46.18
Central Minnesota
$24.35 $30.39 $38.50
Northeast Minnesota
$24.14 $31.49 $39.04
Northwest Minnesota
$22.33 $22.81 $31.32
Southeast Minnesota
$23.81 $30.68 $43.41
Southwest Minnesota
$19.38 $24.65 $30.94
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$24.99 $39.29 $49.41

* "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.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 2,910 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Sheet Metal Workers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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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.

 

Employment Outlook for Sheet Metal Workers
Area Employment Employment Change
2020 2030 Number Percent
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.




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