How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make in San Diego?
Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $32.86 an hour or $5,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.86
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| 25th | $52,880 | $25.42 | |
| Median | $68,350 | $32.86 | |
| 75th | $74,910 | $36.01 | |
| 90th | $74,910 | $36.01 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.
| San Francisco, CA | $65,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,990 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,260 |
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How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $32.86 ($68,350 a year).
Do structural metal fabricator and fitters make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $68,350 against $51,330 nationally, 33% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $57,590, so San Diego pays 19% more.
Where does San Diego rank for structural metal fabricator and fitter pay?
2 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,910 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.