Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $23.55 an hour ($48,990 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($51,330). North Carolina ranks 32nd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.06 | $35,480 |
| 25% of workers | $19.13 | $39,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.55 | $48,990 |
| 75% of workers | $28.64 | $59,560 |
| 90% of workers | $33.07 | $68,790 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $51,300 | 80 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $50,750 | 330 |
| Winston-Salem | $48,590 | 150 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $48,530 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $47,470 | 130 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $50,590 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $50,730 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48,740 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $61,060 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,580 |
| Millwrights | $62,990 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $51,930 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $40,330 |
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