Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $24.83 an hour ($51,640 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($51,330). Pennsylvania ranks 23rd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.13 | $41,870 |
| 25% of workers | $22.92 | $47,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.83 | $51,640 |
| 75% of workers | $28.31 | $58,890 |
| 90% of workers | $32.63 | $67,860 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $56,290 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $54,840 | 640 |
| Reading | $52,780 | 60 |
| York-Hanover | $52,700 | 160 |
| Pittsburgh | $51,510 | 230 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $50,620 | 80 |
| Lancaster | $49,390 | 230 |
| Lebanon | $47,990 | 40 |
| Erie | $47,670 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $52,900 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $61,160 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $61,400 |
| Millwrights | $64,410 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $82,970 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,530 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $81,680 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $44,160 |
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