Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary
The median structural metal fabricators and fitters salary in the United States is $51,330 per year ($24.68/hour). Salaries range from $37,960 at the entry level to $72,280+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 52,360 structural metal fabricators and fitters jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 16.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$51,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.68
per hour
Employment
52,360
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,960
25th percentile
$45,610
Median
$51,330
75th percentile
$61,250
90th percentile
$72,280
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-16.3%
Decline
Annual Openings
4,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary by State
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$40K$65K■ No data
Top Paying States
Maine
$65K
+26%
Alaska
$63K
+24%
Oregon
$62K
+21%
Massachusetts
$62K
+21%
Washington
$62K
+20%
Indiana
$60K
+17%
Connecticut
$59K
+14%
Idaho
$58K
+13%
California
$58K
+12%
Wisconsin
$56K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $64,760 | +26.2% |
| Alaska | $63,420 | +23.6% |
| Oregon | $62,220 | +21.2% |
| Massachusetts | $62,040 | +20.9% |
| Washington | $61,850 | +20.5% |
| Indiana | $60,180 | +17.2% |
| Connecticut | $58,760 | +14.5% |
| Idaho | $58,140 | +13.3% |
| California | $57,590 | +12.2% |
| Wisconsin | $56,310 | +9.7% |
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $75,570 | +47.2% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $68,350 | +33.2% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $68,280 | +33.0% |
| Mobile, AL | $66,820 | +30.2% |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $66,110 | +28.8% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,980 | +28.5% |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $65,850 | +28.3% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,500 | +27.6% |
| Albany, OR | $65,420 | +27.4% |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $64,760 | +26.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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