Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for structural metal fabricators and fitters in the United States was $51,330 ($24.68 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,960 | $18.25 |
| 25th | $45,610 | $21.93 |
| Median | $51,330 | $24.68 |
| 75th | $61,250 | $29.45 |
| 90th | $72,280 | $34.75 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-2041
- Total U.S. employment: 52,360
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 52,360 structural metal fabricators and fitters are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
The mean wage of $54,030 sits 5.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,220 | $25.11 | +1.7% | 2,130 |
| Alaska | $63,420 | $30.49 | +23.6% | 70 |
| Arizona | $48,150 | $23.15 | -6.2% | 940 |
| Arkansas | $41,260 | $19.84 | -19.6% | 640 |
| California | $57,590 | $27.69 | +12.2% | 3,420 |
| Colorado | $51,120 | $24.58 | -0.4% | 330 |
| Connecticut | $58,760 | $28.25 | +14.5% | 500 |
| Delaware | $46,940 | $22.57 | -8.6% | 110 |
| Florida | $46,880 | $22.54 | -8.7% | 2,950 |
| Georgia | $50,010 | $24.05 | -2.6% | 560 |
| Hawaii | $43,750 | $21.03 | -14.8% | 60 |
| Idaho | $58,140 | $27.95 | +13.3% | 320 |
| Illinois | $55,380 | $26.63 | +7.9% | 1,910 |
| Indiana | $60,180 | $28.93 | +17.2% | 3,870 |
| Iowa | $51,360 | $24.69 | +0.1% | 650 |
| Kansas | $47,840 | $23.00 | -6.8% | 620 |
| Kentucky | $55,250 | $26.56 | +7.6% | 450 |
| Louisiana | $49,120 | $23.62 | -4.3% | 2,520 |
| Maine | $64,760 | $31.13 | +26.2% | 770 |
| Maryland | $50,110 | $24.09 | -2.4% | 620 |
| Massachusetts | $62,040 | $29.83 | +20.9% | 690 |
| Michigan | $47,950 | $23.05 | -6.6% | 1,270 |
| Minnesota | $56,210 | $27.03 | +9.5% | 640 |
| Mississippi | $42,550 | $20.46 | -17.1% | 700 |
| Missouri | $53,610 | $25.77 | +4.4% | 550 |
| Nebraska | $48,820 | $23.47 | -4.9% | 580 |
| Nevada | $39,570 | $19.03 | -22.9% | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $53,920 | $25.92 | +5.0% | 100 |
| New Jersey | $55,650 | $26.76 | +8.4% | 1,540 |
| New Mexico | $48,700 | $23.41 | -5.1% | 240 |
| New York | $55,080 | $26.48 | +7.3% | 2,040 |
| North Carolina | $48,990 | $23.55 | -4.6% | 1,070 |
| North Dakota | $54,430 | $26.17 | +6.0% | 140 |
| Ohio | $52,300 | $25.14 | +1.9% | 1,090 |
| Oklahoma | $50,380 | $24.22 | -1.9% | 710 |
| Oregon | $62,220 | $29.92 | +21.2% | 560 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,640 | $24.83 | +0.6% | 1,690 |
| South Carolina | $46,910 | $22.56 | -8.6% | 1,020 |
| South Dakota | $50,800 | $24.42 | -1.0% | 180 |
| Tennessee | $50,460 | $24.26 | -1.7% | 2,260 |
| Texas | $48,490 | $23.31 | -5.5% | 4,440 |
| Utah | $48,130 | $23.14 | -6.2% | 780 |
| Virginia | $53,940 | $25.93 | +5.1% | 1,220 |
| Washington | $61,850 | $29.74 | +20.5% | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $46,880 | $22.54 | -8.7% | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $56,310 | $27.07 | +9.7% | 1,810 |
| Wyoming | $51,740 | $24.88 | +0.8% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for structural metal fabricators and fitters?
The median annual wage for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $51,330 ($24.68 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays structural metal fabricators and fitters the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many structural metal fabricators and fitters are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 52,360 structural metal fabricators and fitters employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.68. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.