Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for structural metal fabricators and fitters in the U.S. is $51,330 ($24.68 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $51,330
- Mean annual wage
- $54,030
- Median hourly wage
- $24.68
- Employment
- 52,360
52,360 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,960 | $18.25 |
| 25th percentile | $45,610 | $21.93 |
| Median (50th) | $51,330 | $24.68 |
| 75th percentile | $61,250 | $29.45 |
| 90th percentile | $72,280 | $34.75 |
Highest-paying states for structural metal fabricators and fitters
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $64,760 | 770 |
| Alaska | $63,420 | 70 |
| Oregon | $62,220 | 560 |
| Massachusetts | $62,040 | 690 |
| Washington | $61,850 | 1,050 |
| Indiana | $60,180 | 3,870 |
| Connecticut | $58,760 | 500 |
| Idaho | $58,140 | 320 |
| California | $57,590 | 3,420 |
| Wisconsin | $56,310 | 1,810 |
Lowest-paying states
- Nevada: $39,570 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $41,260 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $42,550 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $43,750 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $46,880 median annual wage
About this occupation
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Typical tasks
- Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
- Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
- Smooth workpiece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
- Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
- Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
- Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 15.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 47.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.6% |
| Master's degree | 1.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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