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

$60,180a year

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $28.93 an hour or $5,015 a month.

Hourly
$28.93
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
23 of 168
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,700Median: $60,180Highest 10%: $62,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,700$19.57
25th$47,600$22.88
Median$60,180$28.93
75th$60,180$28.93
90th$62,190$29.90

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.

Chicago, IL$68,280
Evansville, IN$63,120
Indianapolis, IN$55,750
Louisville, KY$55,250
Cincinnati, OH$54,030
Elkhart, IN$49,960
Muncie, IN$49,670
Terre Haute, IN$45,790
South Bend, IN$45,740
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in Indiana Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Welder$49,300
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $28.93 ($60,180 a year).

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

Yes: $60,180 against $51,330 nationally, 17% more.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $60,180, so Fort Wayne pays 0% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for structural metal fabricator and fitter pay?

23 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,190 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.