The average salary for a structural metal fabricators and fitter in the United States is $50,640, but the range typically falls between $41,180 and $57,520. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.35, with a range between $19.8 and $27.65.
There are approximately 57,810 people employed as a structural metal fabricators and fitter in the United States. With Texas, Wisconsin, California employing the highest number of structural metal fabricators and fitters.The state with the best pay for a structural metal fabricators and fitter is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $58,920, while Delaware has the lowest average annual salary of $41,470.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,180 | $17.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,180 | $19.8 |
| Median | $48,480 | $23.31 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,520 | $27.65 |
| 90th Percentile | $66,500 | $31.97 |
The salary of a structural metal fabricators and fitter can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a structural metal fabricators and fitter in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for structural metal fabricators and fitters are Massachusetts, Alaska, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey while the worst states are Delaware, Arkansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,750 | $49,170 | $66,840 |
| Alaska | $46,650 | $58,710 | $75,780 |
| Arizona | $39,060 | $57,270 | $107,470 |
| Arkansas | $30,590 | $43,010 | $55,430 |
| California | $38,380 | $55,850 | $72,810 |
| Colorado | $40,700 | $52,350 | $65,010 |
| Connecticut | $46,090 | $57,590 | $76,400 |
| Delaware | $31,700 | $41,470 | $50,650 |
| Florida | $34,320 | $48,010 | $64,210 |
| Georgia | $37,010 | $47,770 | $57,880 |
| Idaho | $39,070 | $52,940 | $65,800 |
| Illinois | $35,680 | $50,280 | $81,600 |
| Indiana | $36,560 | $48,260 | $61,810 |
| Iowa | $36,110 | $47,530 | $61,890 |
| Kansas | $36,450 | $49,450 | $60,410 |
| Kentucky | $34,570 | $46,990 | $54,140 |
| Louisiana | $32,050 | $52,500 | $71,880 |
| Maine | $43,230 | $54,730 | $63,090 |
| Maryland | $38,230 | $51,360 | $71,150 |
| Massachusetts | $39,670 | $58,920 | $75,610 |
| Michigan | $38,650 | $53,610 | $71,170 |
| Minnesota | $37,170 | $51,080 | $63,850 |
| Mississippi | $35,860 | $45,190 | $56,210 |
| Missouri | $32,210 | $44,100 | $57,850 |
| Nebraska | $34,690 | $43,690 | $50,590 |
| Nevada | $37,820 | $45,590 | $59,030 |
| New Hampshire | $41,540 | $53,160 | $65,600 |
| New Jersey | $38,890 | $57,110 | $76,030 |
| New Mexico | $41,030 | $53,300 | $69,420 |
| New York | $36,260 | $50,020 | $63,890 |
| North Carolina | $33,850 | $48,240 | $68,810 |
| North Dakota | $44,730 | $51,670 | $63,770 |
| Ohio | $37,950 | $47,670 | $55,890 |
| Oklahoma | $34,600 | $44,150 | $56,620 |
| Oregon | $38,580 | $54,860 | $72,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,930 | $49,930 | $60,580 |
| Rhode Island | $47,170 | $58,090 | $74,680 |
| South Carolina | $32,800 | $44,410 | $59,880 |
| South Dakota | $32,340 | $46,030 | $59,960 |
| Tennessee | $31,950 | $45,110 | $55,870 |
| Texas | $33,840 | $50,220 | $64,480 |
| Utah | $37,630 | $50,810 | $71,670 |
| Vermont | $32,490 | $50,010 | $61,500 |
| Virginia | $38,190 | $53,080 | $78,290 |
| Washington | $38,830 | $55,760 | $73,440 |
| West Virginia | $32,240 | $44,200 | $55,060 |
| Wisconsin | $40,380 | $51,850 | $62,300 |
| Wyoming | $34,830 | $48,610 | $67,850 |
Even between cities, the salary of a structural metal fabricators and fitter can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for structural metal fabricators and fitters is Bremerton-Silverdale area, WA with an average salary of $68,290.The city with the lowest average salary for structural metal fabricators and fitters is Killeen-Temple area, TX with an average salary of $36,150.
Areas with highest average salaries for structural metal fabricators and fitters
Areas with lowest average salaries for structural metal fabricators and fitters
The number of structural metal fabricators and fitters in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of structural metal fabricators and fitters has decreased by -11,740. On average, the number of structural metal fabricators and fitters has been increasing by -4.2% each year. The salary of structural metal fabricators and fitters has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of structural metal fabricators and fitters has increased by $5,890. On average, the salary of structural metal fabricators and fitters has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for structural metal fabricators and fitters compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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