Sheet Metal Workers Salary in North Dakota

Sheet metal workers in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $70,530 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($62,940), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sheet metal workers average at $66,540 and the median at $65,180 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,850.

Sheet Metal Workers average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$70,530
Grand Forks$62,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$70,530	$80,290	$58,930	$58,353	91
Grand Forks	$62,940	$61,460	$48,080	$52,752	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sheet Metal Workers salary in other states

Sheet Metal Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

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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