How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $32.83 an hour or $5,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.83
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 2,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $68,280 | $32.83 | |
| 75th | $68,580 | $32.97 | |
| 90th | $68,580 | $32.97 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.
| Davenport, IA | $65,850 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,170 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,310 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,250 |
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How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $32.83 ($68,280 a year).
Do structural metal fabricator and fitters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $68,280 against $51,330 nationally, 33% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $55,380, so Chicago pays 23% more.
Where does Chicago rank for structural metal fabricator and fitter pay?
3 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,580 or more.
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.