Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,960
- 25th Percentile — Junior$45,610
- 50th Percentile — Median$51,330
- 75th Percentile — Senior$61,250
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$72,280
The top 10% of Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters earn $72,280 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $37,960, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $82,126 | +52.0% |
| Washington | $66,540 | +23.2% |
| Massachusetts | $64,790 | +19.9% |
| Oregon | $64,210 | +18.8% |
| Alaska | $62,740 | +16.1% |
| Maine | $62,410 | +15.5% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $62,134 | +15.0% |
| Connecticut | $59,530 | +10.2% |
| Vermont (est.) | $58,352 | +8.0% |
| Virginia | $58,170 | +7.7% |
| California | $58,160 | +7.6% |
| Idaho | $58,010 | +7.4% |
| Indiana | $57,600 | +6.6% |
| New Hampshire | $57,500 | +6.4% |
| Wyoming | $56,670 | +4.9% |
| New York | $55,970 | +3.6% |
| New Jersey | $55,790 | +3.3% |
| North Dakota | $55,360 | +2.5% |
| Wisconsin | $55,090 | +2.0% |
| Minnesota | $55,080 | +1.9% |
| Illinois | $55,050 | +1.9% |
| Kentucky | $54,020 | +0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $54,010 | +0.0% |
| Missouri | $53,980 | -0.1% |
| Iowa | $53,360 | -1.2% |
| Maryland | $53,240 | -1.5% |
| Colorado | $53,160 | -1.6% |
| Georgia | $53,130 | -1.7% |
| Alabama | $52,450 | -2.9% |
| Utah | $51,960 | -3.8% |
| Tennessee | $51,950 | -3.8% |
| Michigan | $51,830 | -4.1% |
| Nevada | $51,800 | -4.1% |
| Ohio | $51,700 | -4.3% |
| Oklahoma | $51,680 | -4.3% |
| Montana (est.) | $51,328 | -5.0% |
| New Mexico | $51,310 | -5.0% |
| Texas | $51,240 | -5.2% |
| South Dakota | $50,680 | -6.2% |
| North Carolina | $50,670 | -6.2% |
| Nebraska | $50,530 | -6.5% |
| West Virginia | $50,300 | -6.9% |
| Arizona | $49,570 | -8.3% |
| South Carolina | $49,320 | -8.7% |
| Hawaii | $48,970 | -9.4% |
| Delaware | $48,710 | -9.8% |
| Louisiana | $48,650 | -10.0% |
| Kansas | $48,410 | -10.4% |
| Florida | $46,900 | -13.2% |
| Mississippi | $44,460 | -17.7% |
| Arkansas | $44,400 | -17.8% |
What Factors Affect Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Washington pays an average of $66,540, while Arkansas pays $44,400 — a gap of $22,140 per year.
The middle half of Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters earn between $45,610 and $61,250 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,960, while the top 10% earn more than $72,280.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters?
The average salary for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in the United States is $54,030 per year, with a median of $51,330.
What is the starting salary for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters?
Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters typically earn between $37,960 and $45,610 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters the most?
Washington pays Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters the most at $66,540 per year on average, followed by Massachusetts ($64,790) and Oregon ($64,210).
How much do Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $54,030, Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters earn approximately $25.98 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 52,360 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $54,030 and a median of $51,330 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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