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

$45,740a year

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $21.99 an hour or $3,812 a month.

Hourly
$21.99
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
146 of 168
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,040Median: $45,740Highest 10%: $60,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,040$21.65
25th$45,430$21.84
Median$45,740$21.99
75th$55,170$26.52
90th$60,950$29.30

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for structural metal fabricator and fitters.

Chicago, IL$68,280
Evansville, IN$63,120
Fort Wayne, IN$60,180
Indianapolis, IN$55,750
Louisville, KY$55,250
Cincinnati, OH$54,030
Elkhart, IN$49,960
Muncie, IN$49,670
Terre Haute, IN$45,790
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in Indiana Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,100
Tool and Die Maker$61,760
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,490
Machinist$51,990
Plating Machine Setter$48,810
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,270
Coating$47,870
Welder$47,670
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,500
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $21.99 ($45,740 a year).

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

No: $45,740 against $51,330 nationally, 11% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $60,180, so South Bend pays 24% less.

Where does South Bend rank for structural metal fabricator and fitter pay?

146 of 168 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,950 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.