Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $23.05 an hour ($47,950 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($51,330). Michigan ranks 38th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| 25% of workers | $20.61 | $42,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.05 | $47,950 |
| 75% of workers | $28.95 | $60,220 |
| 90% of workers | $32.49 | $67,580 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $60,200 | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $51,090 | 530 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $47,060 | 260 |
| Niles | $45,270 | 50 |
| Saginaw | $45,080 | 50 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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