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

$50,520a year

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.29 an hour or $4,210 a month.

Hourly
$24.29
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
88 of 168
Jobs in the area
1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,540Median: $50,520Highest 10%: $77,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,540$17.57
25th$43,420$20.88
Median$50,520$24.29
75th$58,350$28.05
90th$77,470$37.25

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.

Corpus Christi, TX$59,590
Austin, TX$54,180
Beaumont, TX$52,660
Dallas, TX$49,280
San Antonio, TX$49,020
Waco, TX$46,730
San Angelo, TX$46,010
Brownsville, TX$44,730
McAllen, TX$37,010
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in Texas Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in all states

Related jobs in Houston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$106,000
Power Plant Operator$104,600
Gas Plant Operator$85,530
Petroleum Pump System Operator$84,100
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$79,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,330
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,820
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$68,100
Tool Grinder$62,300
Machinist$61,280
Salaries for every job in Houston, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.29 ($50,520 a year).

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

No: $50,520 against $51,330 nationally, 2% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $48,490, so Houston pays 4% more.

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

88 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,470 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.