Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $25.11 an hour ($52,220 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($51,330). Alabama ranks 21st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.36 | $38,180 |
| 25% of workers | $22.16 | $46,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.11 | $52,220 |
| 75% of workers | $29.22 | $60,780 |
| 90% of workers | $32.12 | $66,820 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $66,820 | 780 |
| Birmingham | $52,330 | 430 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $50,740 | 60 |
| Decatur | $50,040 | 100 |
| Tuscaloosa | $49,920 | 110 |
| Montgomery | $49,190 | 70 |
| Gadsden | $39,940 | 30 |
| Dothan | $38,620 | 80 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $48,490 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $56,640 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $47,530 |
| Millwrights | $61,410 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $40,050 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $58,990 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $64,800 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $42,700 |
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