How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make in Lafayette?
$43,830a year
Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $21.07 an hour or $3,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.07
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 158 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,220Median: $43,830Highest 10%: $76,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,220 | $10.68 | |
| 25th | $22,220 | $10.68 | |
| Median | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| 75th | $63,880 | $30.71 | |
| 90th | $76,780 | $36.91 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $58,410 |
| New Orleans, LA | $55,550 |
| Houma, LA | $46,380 |
| Slidell, LA | $29,770 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $21.07 ($43,830 a year).
Do structural metal fabricator and fitters make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $43,830 against $51,330 nationally, 15% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $49,120, so Lafayette pays 11% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for structural metal fabricator and fitter pay?
158 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,780 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.