Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,900
↑ 41.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.9% since 2011 ($35,170 → $49,900)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,900
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,900 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $48,480 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $47,200 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $45,480 | +8.9% |
| 2020 | $41,780 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $40,390 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $39,290 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $38,450 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $37,730 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $37,050 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $36,570 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | $36,370 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | $35,750 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $35,170 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.