Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $24.68 an hour ($51,330 a year). About 52,360 people work in this job there.

$24.68Median hourly pay
$45,610–$61,250Middle half of workers, yearly
52,360People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.25$37,960
25% of workers$21.93$45,610
Half of workers (median)$24.68$51,330
75% of workers$29.45$61,250
90% of workers$34.75$72,280

Best-paying states for structural metal fabricators and fitters

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Maine$64,760770
Alaska$63,42070
Oregon$62,220560
Massachusetts$62,040690
Washington$61,8501,050
Indiana$60,1803,870
Connecticut$58,760500
Idaho$58,140320
California$57,5903,420
Wisconsin$56,3101,810

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for structural metal fabricators and fitters

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -6.2% over ten years, declining · about 4,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,750
Sheet Metal Workers$61,800
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$62,780
Tool and Die Makers$64,050
Millwrights$65,700
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$65,380
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,920
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$58,970

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.