Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator Salary
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators earn a median $46,880 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$46,880
$22.54 per hour
Range
$36,910 – $63,760
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
16,170
across the U.S.
▲2.4%
Pay trend: The median for fiberglass laminators and fabricators in the U.S. rose from $45,760 (May 2024) to $46,880 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What fiberglass laminators and fabricators do
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.6% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,700
Employment of fiberglass laminators and fabricators is projected to grow 4.6% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,848
per year · effective tax rate 15.0%
$3,321Monthly
$1,660Twice a month
$1,533Every 2 weeks
$19.16Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,446
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,907
- Medicare (1.45%)$680
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,848
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,910 | $17.75 | $31,837 |
| 25th percentile | $39,430 | $18.96 | $33,862 |
| Median (50th) | $46,880 | $22.54 | $39,848 |
| 75th percentile | $54,490 | $26.20 | $45,963 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,760 | $30.65 | $53,411 |
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $58,410 | +8.8% | $49,112 | $44,440 – $102,550 | 1,100 |
| Massachusetts | $55,980 | +10.7% | $44,581 | $44,000 – $63,460 | 200 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,800 | +14.5% | $44,529 | $40,380 – $108,970 | 270 |
| New Jersey | $54,080 | +0.3% | $44,193 | $40,590 – $63,920 | 680 |
| Idaho | $53,040 | — | $43,095 | $38,330 – $53,930 | — |
| Tennessee | $52,120 | +5.8% | $44,058 | $39,990 – $55,590 | 590 |
| Maine | $50,710 | +3.8% | $40,684 | $41,720 – $62,020 | 320 |
| Iowa | $50,450 | +1.0% | $41,451 | $40,050 – $56,650 | 40 |
| Oregon | $49,850 | +9.9% | $38,702 | $34,700 – $62,830 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $49,260 | +1.9% | $40,530 | $47,450 – $64,070 | 170 |
| Ohio | $49,130 | +8.5% | $41,087 | $38,340 – $60,190 | 490 |
| South Dakota | $48,410 | +2.2% | $41,077 | $35,040 – $56,230 | 70 |
| California | $47,750 | −10.5% | $39,012 | $37,110 – $64,740 | 850 |
| Nevada | $47,700 | +17.3% | $40,507 | $35,680 – $77,330 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $47,420 | +2.8% | $39,004 | $40,580 – $53,680 | 90 |
| New York | $47,300 | +6.0% | $38,228 | $38,440 – $93,540 | 120 |
| Florida | $47,140 | +3.3% | $40,057 | $37,270 – $69,430 | 2,870 |
| Missouri | $46,640 | +1.1% | $38,400 | $39,070 – $75,490 | 240 |
| Indiana | $45,820 | +1.3% | $37,674 | $37,230 – $61,510 | 2,010 |
| South Carolina | $45,250 | +4.2% | $36,980 | $37,040 – $61,030 | 480 |
| Utah | $44,510 | −5.0% | $36,907 | $35,010 – $56,660 | 50 |
| Texas | $44,450 | +7.8% | $37,896 | $35,420 – $64,940 | 1,050 |
| Wisconsin | $44,060 | −2.4% | $36,425 | $37,770 – $57,570 | 250 |
| Michigan | $43,980 | −0.5% | $35,900 | $31,200 – $53,370 | 520 |
| North Carolina | $43,890 | +10.1% | $36,203 | $33,210 – $60,260 | 850 |
| Colorado | $42,840 | −6.2% | $35,425 | $31,860 – $55,160 | 80 |
| Mississippi | $42,080 | +3.2% | $35,040 | $31,370 – $63,070 | 180 |
| Kansas | $40,460 | — | $33,232 | $32,810 – $46,540 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $40,000 | −18.5% | $33,506 | $30,360 – $59,760 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $39,450 | +7.1% | $32,797 | $38,020 – $55,190 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $39,320 | −0.6% | $32,453 | $34,980 – $49,650 | 360 |
| Oklahoma | $39,260 | +3.3% | $32,504 | $31,560 – $61,250 | 120 |
| Virginia | $39,140 | −16.7% | $32,193 | $37,310 – $46,080 | 160 |
| Alabama | $38,360 | +2.6% | $31,349 | $35,360 – $43,530 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $37,410 | −10.1% | $31,056 | $36,260 – $48,420 | — |
| Georgia | $35,670 | +1.0% | $29,612 | $33,330 – $45,800 | 130 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a fiberglass laminator and fabricator make?
The national median salary for fiberglass laminators and fabricators is $46,880 a year ($22.54 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,910 and the top 10% earn over $63,760. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays fiberglass laminators and fabricators the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $58,410.
How many fiberglass laminators and fabricators are there in the U.S.?
About 16,170 people work as fiberglass laminators and fabricators nationwide.