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

$48,310a year

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.

Hourly
$23.23
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
111 of 168
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,770Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $84,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,770$17.20
25th$37,600$18.08
Median$48,310$23.23
75th$60,440$29.06
90th$84,590$40.67

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.

Chicago, IL$68,280
Davenport, IA$65,850
St. Louis, MO$50,170
Peoria, IL$48,250
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in Illinois Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$77,830
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,370
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$60,900
Paper Goods Machine Setter$56,800
Tool and Die Maker$52,900
Food Batchmaker$52,500
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,400
Welder$50,200
Machinist$49,700
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).

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

No: $48,310 against $51,330 nationally, 6% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $55,380, so Rockford pays 13% less.

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

111 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,590 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.