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

$47,060a year

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,922 a month.

Hourly
$22.63
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
126 of 168
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,320Median: $47,060Highest 10%: $62,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,320$16.98
25th$39,320$18.90
Median$47,060$22.63
75th$57,790$27.78
90th$62,580$30.09

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.

Kalamazoo, MI$60,200
Detroit, MI$51,090
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

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $22.63 ($47,060 a year).

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

No: $47,060 against $51,330 nationally, 8% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,950, so Grand Rapids pays 2% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for structural metal fabricator and fitter pay?

126 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,580 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.