Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $24.26 an hour ($50,460 a year). About 2,260 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($51,330). Tennessee ranks 27th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.64 | $38,760 |
| 25% of workers | $21.90 | $45,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.26 | $50,460 |
| 75% of workers | $28.00 | $58,250 |
| 90% of workers | $30.94 | $64,350 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport-Bristol | $66,110 | 70 |
| Jackson | $58,490 | 80 |
| Memphis | $52,290 | 390 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $51,540 | 530 |
| Knoxville | $50,720 | 400 |
| Chattanooga | $48,080 | 180 |
| Johnson City | $46,010 | 60 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $48,040 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $60,760 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,180 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $59,170 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $56,750 |
| Millwrights | $61,810 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $57,920 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $44,630 |
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