Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter Salary
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters earn a median $51,330 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$51,330
$24.68 per hour
Range
$37,960 – $72,280
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
52,360
across the U.S.
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,424
per year · effective tax rate 15.4%
$3,619Monthly
$1,809Twice a month
$1,670Every 2 weeks
$20.88Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,980
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,182
- Medicare (1.45%)$744
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,424
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,960 | $18.25 | $32,681 |
| 25th percentile | $45,610 | $21.93 | $38,828 |
| Median (50th) | $51,330 | $24.68 | $43,424 |
| 75th percentile | $61,250 | $29.45 | $51,394 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $72,280 | $34.75 | $59,679 |
Best cities for structural metal fabricators and fitters (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile, AL | $66,820 | $52,762 | $59,890 | 780 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge, LA | $58,410 | $47,746 | $52,596 | 770 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $68,280 | $53,630 | $51,769 | 2,290 |
| 4 | Portland, ME | $64,760 | $51,025 | $50,094 | 590 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $65,980 | $55,195 | $49,666 | 520 |
| 6 | San Diego, CA | $68,350 | $53,770 | $48,057 | 690 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $55,750 | $45,360 | $47,400 | 480 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $64,350 | $50,888 | $47,002 | 440 |
| 9 | Nashville, TN | $51,540 | $43,592 | $45,249 | 530 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $54,840 | $44,560 | $43,451 | 640 |
| 11 | Houston, TX | $50,520 | $42,773 | $43,367 | 1,580 |
| 12 | Detroit, MI | $51,090 | $41,310 | $41,188 | 530 |
| 13 | Dallas, TX | $49,280 | $41,776 | $40,524 | 1,170 |
| 14 | New York, NY | $56,870 | $45,401 | $40,334 | 2,240 |
| 15 | Los Angeles, CA | $56,990 | $45,762 | $40,295 | 920 |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | $48,150 | $39,874 | $38,594 | 870 |
| 17 | Miami, FL | $48,110 | $40,836 | $35,773 | 750 |
| 18 | Riverside, CA | $46,260 | $37,909 | $35,615 | 690 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Diego, CA — $68,350
- Chicago, IL — $68,280
- Mobile, AL — $66,820
- Seattle, WA — $65,980
- Portland, ME — $64,760
- Boston, MA — $64,350
- Baton Rouge, LA — $58,410
- Los Angeles, CA — $56,990
- New York, NY — $56,870
- Indianapolis, IN — $55,750
- Philadelphia, PA — $54,840
- Nashville, TN — $51,540
- Detroit, MI — $51,090
- Houston, TX — $50,520
- Dallas, TX — $49,280
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $64,760 | $51,025 | $49,350 – $75,790 | 770 |
| Alaska | $63,420 | $53,138 | $51,020 – $81,190 | 70 |
| Oregon | $62,220 | $47,559 | $44,560 – $83,440 | 560 |
| Massachusetts | $62,040 | $49,147 | $47,430 – $85,260 | 690 |
| Washington | $61,850 | $51,876 | $47,240 – $85,800 | 1,050 |
| Indiana | $60,180 | $48,789 | $40,680 – $68,580 | 3,870 |
| Connecticut | $58,760 | $47,674 | $41,740 – $75,200 | 500 |
| Idaho | $58,140 | $46,922 | $36,330 – $81,990 | 320 |
| California | $57,590 | $46,200 | $45,140 – $76,110 | 3,420 |
| Wisconsin | $56,310 | $45,728 | $40,670 – $66,050 | 1,810 |
| Minnesota | $56,210 | $45,046 | $39,860 – $75,990 | 640 |
| New Jersey | $55,650 | $45,368 | $44,520 – $73,330 | 1,540 |
| Illinois | $55,380 | $44,081 | $36,960 – $72,480 | 1,910 |
| Kentucky | $55,250 | $44,757 | $44,360 – $63,020 | 450 |
| New York | $55,080 | $44,059 | $41,400 – $73,350 | 2,040 |
| North Dakota | $54,430 | $45,915 | $48,480 – $61,900 | 140 |
| Virginia | $53,940 | $43,233 | $43,510 – $79,870 | 1,220 |
| New Hampshire | $53,920 | $45,505 | $45,140 – $72,800 | 100 |
| Missouri | $53,610 | $43,673 | $38,810 – $67,180 | 550 |
| Ohio | $52,300 | $43,547 | $38,230 – $61,440 | 1,090 |
| Alabama | $52,220 | $41,793 | $38,180 – $66,820 | 2,130 |
| Wyoming | $51,740 | $43,753 | $31,200 – $95,760 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,640 | $42,087 | $41,870 – $67,860 | 1,690 |
| Iowa | $51,360 | $42,148 | $40,080 – $65,850 | 650 |
| Colorado | $51,120 | $41,714 | $45,930 – $63,770 | 330 |
| South Dakota | $50,800 | $42,998 | $33,280 – $61,530 | 180 |
| Tennessee | $50,460 | $42,725 | $38,760 – $64,350 | 2,260 |
| Oklahoma | $50,380 | $40,939 | $38,990 – $65,770 | 710 |
| Maryland | $50,110 | $40,427 | $37,310 – $74,500 | 620 |
| Georgia | $50,010 | $40,390 | $37,630 – $69,330 | 560 |
| Louisiana | $49,120 | $40,561 | $22,400 – $65,630 | 2,520 |
| North Carolina | $48,990 | $40,097 | $35,480 – $68,790 | 1,070 |
| Nebraska | $48,820 | $40,065 | $39,710 – $68,720 | 580 |
| New Mexico | $48,700 | $40,184 | $37,440 – $60,320 | 240 |
| Texas | $48,490 | $41,142 | $36,470 – $70,950 | 4,440 |
| Arizona | $48,150 | $39,874 | $39,430 – $60,970 | 940 |
| Utah | $48,130 | $39,653 | $35,780 – $70,270 | 780 |
| Michigan | $47,950 | $38,921 | $37,960 – $67,580 | 1,270 |
| Kansas | $47,840 | $38,750 | $38,280 – $60,830 | 620 |
| Delaware | $46,940 | $37,968 | $31,720 – $71,160 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $46,910 | $38,215 | $41,110 – $61,200 | 1,020 |
| Florida | $46,880 | $39,848 | $35,310 – $59,760 | 2,950 |
| West Virginia | $46,880 | $38,466 | $37,790 – $65,560 | 180 |
| Hawaii | $43,750 | $35,499 | $35,760 – $69,570 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $42,550 | $35,399 | $30,300 – $59,740 | 700 |
| Arkansas | $41,260 | $33,936 | $32,230 – $56,990 | 640 |
| Nevada | $39,570 | $33,974 | $31,680 – $85,240 | 150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make?
The national median salary for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $51,330 a year ($24.68 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,960 and the top 10% earn over $72,280. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays structural metal fabricators and fitters the most?
Maine has the highest median pay at $64,760. After taxes and local prices, Mobile, AL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many structural metal fabricators and fitters are there in the U.S.?
About 52,360 people work as structural metal fabricators and fitters nationwide.