Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in California
In California, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $27.69 an hour ($57,590 a year). About 3,420 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($51,330). California ranks 9th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.70 | $45,140 |
| 25% of workers | $22.46 | $46,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.69 | $57,590 |
| 75% of workers | $31.25 | $65,000 |
| 90% of workers | $36.59 | $76,110 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $68,350 | 690 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $65,500 | 230 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $59,460 | 90 |
| Vallejo | $58,360 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $56,990 | 920 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $51,210 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $50,200 | 200 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $46,260 | 690 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $58,060 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $76,590 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $76,370 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $63,640 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $63,110 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,940 |
| Millwrights | $77,950 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $77,030 |
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