Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Minnesota

Sheet metal workers in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $79,290 a year) and the least in Mankato ($65,660), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sheet metal workers average at $78,420 and the median at $72,970 for 2,980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,850.

Sheet Metal Workers average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$79,290
Minneapolis$79,290
Rochester$73,100
Mankato$65,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$79,290	$86,630	$58,020	$60,742	89
Minneapolis	$79,290	$72,970	$51,570	$60,742	105
Rochester	$73,100	$73,680	$67,160	$56,808	91
Mankato	$65,660	$59,840	$49,490	$51,996	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sheet Metal Workers salary in other states

Sheet Metal Workers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2211.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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