Registered sheet metal worker apprentices by county, open recruitment windows where the state publishes them, and how the apprentice tier fits Minnesota's licence ladder. Updated nightly.
Minnesota has 466 registered sheet metal worker apprentices in active status (fiscal year 2025, DOL RAPIDS), placed in 49 counties, 0.8 per 10,000 residents. That is 18.7 apprentices for every 100 employed sheet metal workers in the state, the rate at which the trade is training its own replacements.
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Registered sheet metal worker apprentices by county of the apprentice, largest first. Each county links to its sheet metal workers market page.
| County | Apprentices | Share | Per 10k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County | 56 | 12% | 1.0 |
| Hennepin County | 51 | 11% | 0.4 |
| Anoka County | 48 | 10% | 1.3 |
| Dakota County | 41 | 9% | 0.9 |
| Washington County | 34 | 7% | 1.2 |
| St. Louis County | 25 | 5% | 1.2 |
| Stearns County | 25 | 5% | 1.6 |
| Olmsted County | 17 | 4% | 1.0 |
| Scott County | 15 | 3% | 1.0 |
| Sherburne County | 15 | 3% | 1.5 |
| Clay County | 12 | 3% | 1.8 |
| Wright County | 9 | 2% | 0.6 |
| Chisago County | 8 | 2% | 1.4 |
| Mower County | 8 | 2% | 2.0 |
| Crow Wing County | 7 | 2% | 1.0 |
| 34 other counties | 95 | 20% |
Source: DOL RAPIDS apprenticeship FY2025, active status, county-coded; as of December 31, 2025.
Credential types the No dedicated Minnesota sheet metal worker licence. Sheet metal work is regulated through the state's mechanical/HVAC licensing where it applies: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), HVAC work is regulated through electrical and plumbing licensure and through employer requirements rather than a standalone HVAC licence. issues for this trade: Minnesota mechanical/HVAC credential covering ductwork and sheet metal, Registered apprenticeship (USDOL or joint apprenticeship committee). See how to get a sheet metal worker license in Minnesota for hours, exams and renewal.
Sources: registered apprentices: DOL RAPIDS apprenticeship FY2025, active status, as of December 31, 2025; employment: BLS QCEW construction x OEWS occupation share (estimate); population: U.S. Census 2023 estimates.
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