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How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make in Detroit?

$51,090a year

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $24.56 an hour or $4,258 a month.

Hourly
$24.56
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
82 of 168
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,050Median: $51,090Highest 10%: $71,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,050$18.77
25th$46,380$22.30
Median$51,090$24.56
75th$62,780$30.18
90th$71,530$34.39

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.

Kalamazoo, MI$60,200
Grand Rapids, MI$47,060
South Bend, IN$45,740
Niles, MI$45,270
Saginaw, MI$45,080
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in Michigan Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in all states

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Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
Model Maker$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$64,820
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $24.56 ($51,090 a year).

Do structural metal fabricator and fitters make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $51,090 against $51,330 nationally, 0% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,950, so Detroit pays 7% more.

Where does Detroit rank for structural metal fabricator and fitter pay?

82 of 168 metro areas with data.

How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,530 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.