Median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters in each state, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Nationally the median is $51,330 a year across about 52,300 jobs. More about this career.
By state
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| State | Median pay | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,220 | $38,180–$66,820 | 2,130 |
| California | $57,590 | $45,140–$76,110 | 3,420 |
| Florida | $46,880 | $35,310–$59,760 | 2,950 |
| Illinois | $55,380 | $36,960–$72,480 | 1,910 |
| Indiana | $60,180 | $40,680–$68,580 | 3,870 |
| Louisiana | $49,120 | $22,400–$65,630 | 2,520 |
| Michigan | $47,950 | $37,960–$67,580 | 1,270 |
| New Jersey | $55,650 | $44,520–$73,330 | 1,540 |
| New York | $55,080 | $41,400–$73,350 | 2,040 |
| North Carolina | $48,990 | $35,480–$68,790 | 1,070 |
| Ohio | $52,300 | $38,230–$61,440 | 1,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,640 | $41,870–$67,860 | 1,690 |
| South Carolina | $46,910 | $41,110–$61,200 | 1,020 |
| Tennessee | $50,460 | $38,760–$64,350 | 2,260 |
| Texas | $48,490 | $36,470–$70,950 | 4,440 |
| Virginia | $53,940 | $43,510–$79,870 | 1,220 |
| Washington | $61,850 | $47,240–$85,800 | 1,050 |
| Wisconsin | $56,310 | $40,670–$66,050 | 1,810 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, state estimates (employees only; self-employed workers are not included); price-level adjustment uses the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (where 100 is the U.S. average; MajorPays' calculation). Wages are for an occupation in a state as a whole and vary widely by employer, experience, industry and place within the state. MajorPays selected and reorganized these figures; neither agency has approved or endorsed this presentation. See Data sources for each dataset's terms.