Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $24.69 an hour ($51,360 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($51,330). Iowa ranks 24th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.27 | $40,080 |
| 25% of workers | $22.41 | $46,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.69 | $51,360 |
| 75% of workers | $28.84 | $59,990 |
| 90% of workers | $31.66 | $65,850 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $65,850 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $59,470 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids | $50,100 | 70 |
| Sioux City | $45,750 | 80 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
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