Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $23.31 an hour ($48,490 a year). About 4,440 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($51,330). Texas ranks 35th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for structural metal fabricators and fitters in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.53 | $36,470 |
| 25% of workers | $20.40 | $42,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.31 | $48,490 |
| 75% of workers | $28.24 | $58,740 |
| 90% of workers | $34.11 | $70,950 |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $59,590 | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $54,180 | 120 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $52,660 | 170 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50,520 | 1,580 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $49,280 | 1,170 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $49,020 | 160 |
| Longview | $47,040 | 40 |
| Waco | $46,730 | 70 |
| San Angelo | $46,010 | 70 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $44,730 | 140 |
| El Paso | $40,690 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $37,010 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $53,340 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $52,240 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $54,240 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $50,650 |
| Millwrights | $62,630 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $76,640 |
| Boilermakers | $75,750 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $51,310 |
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