How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.68 an hour or $4,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.68
- Average (mean)
- $54,030
- Jobs
- 52,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $45,610 | $21.93 | |
| Median | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| 75th | $61,250 | $29.45 | |
| 90th | $72,280 | $34.75 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maine | $64,760 |
| Alaska | $63,420 |
| Oregon | $62,220 |
| Massachusetts | $62,040 |
| Washington | $61,850 |
| Indiana | $60,180 |
| Connecticut | $58,760 |
| Idaho | $58,140 |
| California | $57,590 |
| Wisconsin | $56,310 |
| Minnesota | $56,210 |
| New Jersey | $55,650 |
| Illinois | $55,380 |
| Kentucky | $55,250 |
| New York | $55,080 |
| North Dakota | $54,430 |
| Virginia | $53,940 |
| New Hampshire | $53,920 |
| Missouri | $53,610 |
| Ohio | $52,300 |
| Alabama | $52,220 |
| Wyoming | $51,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,640 |
| Iowa | $51,360 |
| Colorado | $51,120 |
| South Dakota | $50,800 |
| Tennessee | $50,460 |
| Oklahoma | $50,380 |
| Maryland | $50,110 |
| Georgia | $50,010 |
| Louisiana | $49,120 |
| North Carolina | $48,990 |
| Nebraska | $48,820 |
| New Mexico | $48,700 |
| Texas | $48,490 |
| Arizona | $48,150 |
| Utah | $48,130 |
| Michigan | $47,950 |
| Kansas | $47,840 |
| Delaware | $46,940 |
| South Carolina | $46,910 |
| Florida | $46,880 |
| West Virginia | $46,880 |
| Hawaii | $43,750 |
| Mississippi | $42,550 |
| Arkansas | $41,260 |
| Nevada | $39,570 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $75,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $68,350 |
| Chicago, IL | $68,280 |
| Mobile, AL | $66,820 |
| Kingsport, TN | $66,110 |
| Seattle, WA | $65,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $65,850 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,500 |
| Albany, OR | $65,420 |
| Portland, ME | $64,760 |
| Boston, MA | $64,350 |
| Portland, OR | $64,230 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $63,920 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,420 |
| Evansville, IN | $63,120 |
In other countries
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter belongs to the international group "Structural-metal preparers and erectors".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.68 ($51,330 a year).
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make a month?
About $4,278 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,330 a year.
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,960 or less a year ($18.25 an hour); the top 10% make $72,280 or more.
Which state pays structural metal fabricator and fitters the most?
Maine, with a median of $64,760 a year, followed by Alaska ($63,420) and Oregon ($62,220).
Which city pays structural metal fabricator and fitters the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $75,570 a year.
How many structural metal fabricator and fitters are there in the United States?
About 52,360 people work as structural metal fabricator and fitters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.