Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary by State
The national median pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters is $51,330 a year. By state, it ranges from $39,570 in Nevada to $64,760 in Maine.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,960
- 25th percentile
- $45,610
- Median
- $51,330
- 75th percentile
- $61,250
- Top 10%
- $72,280
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 52,360 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $64,760 | +26% | $49,350 | $75,790 | 770 |
| 2 | Alaska | $63,420 | +24% | $51,020 | $81,190 | 70 |
| 3 | Oregon | $62,220 | +21% | $44,560 | $83,440 | 560 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $62,040 | +21% | $47,430 | $85,260 | 690 |
| 5 | Washington | $61,850 | +20% | $47,240 | $85,800 | 1,050 |
| 6 | Indiana | $60,180 | +17% | $40,680 | $68,580 | 3,870 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $58,760 | +14% | $41,740 | $75,200 | 500 |
| 8 | Idaho | $58,140 | +13% | $36,330 | $81,990 | 320 |
| 9 | California | $57,590 | +12% | $45,140 | $76,110 | 3,420 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $56,310 | +10% | $40,670 | $66,050 | 1,810 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $56,210 | +10% | $39,860 | $75,990 | 640 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $55,650 | +8% | $44,520 | $73,330 | 1,540 |
| 13 | Illinois | $55,380 | +8% | $36,960 | $72,480 | 1,910 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $55,250 | +8% | $44,360 | $63,020 | 450 |
| 15 | New York | $55,080 | +7% | $41,400 | $73,350 | 2,040 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $54,430 | +6% | $48,480 | $61,900 | 140 |
| 17 | Virginia | $53,940 | +5% | $43,510 | $79,870 | 1,220 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $53,920 | +5% | $45,140 | $72,800 | 100 |
| 19 | Missouri | $53,610 | +4% | $38,810 | $67,180 | 550 |
| 20 | Ohio | $52,300 | +2% | $38,230 | $61,440 | 1,090 |
| 21 | Alabama | $52,220 | +2% | $38,180 | $66,820 | 2,130 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $51,740 | +1% | $31,200 | $95,760 | 60 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $51,640 | +1% | $41,870 | $67,860 | 1,690 |
| 24 | Iowa | $51,360 | 0% | $40,080 | $65,850 | 650 |
| 25 | Colorado | $51,120 | 0% | $45,930 | $63,770 | 330 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $50,800 | −1% | $33,280 | $61,530 | 180 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $50,460 | −2% | $38,760 | $64,350 | 2,260 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $50,380 | −2% | $38,990 | $65,770 | 710 |
| 29 | Maryland | $50,110 | −2% | $37,310 | $74,500 | 620 |
| 30 | Georgia | $50,010 | −3% | $37,630 | $69,330 | 560 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $49,120 | −4% | $22,400 | $65,630 | 2,520 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $48,990 | −5% | $35,480 | $68,790 | 1,070 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $48,820 | −5% | $39,710 | $68,720 | 580 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $48,700 | −5% | $37,440 | $60,320 | 240 |
| 35 | Texas | $48,490 | −6% | $36,470 | $70,950 | 4,440 |
| 36 | Arizona | $48,150 | −6% | $39,430 | $60,970 | 940 |
| 37 | Utah | $48,130 | −6% | $35,780 | $70,270 | 780 |
| 38 | Michigan | $47,950 | −7% | $37,960 | $67,580 | 1,270 |
| 39 | Kansas | $47,840 | −7% | $38,280 | $60,830 | 620 |
| 40 | Delaware | $46,940 | −9% | $31,720 | $71,160 | 110 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $46,910 | −9% | $41,110 | $61,200 | 1,020 |
| 42 | Florida | $46,880 | −9% | $35,310 | $59,760 | 2,950 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $46,880 | −9% | $37,790 | $65,560 | 180 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $43,750 | −15% | $35,760 | $69,570 | 60 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $42,550 | −17% | $30,300 | $59,740 | 700 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $41,260 | −20% | $32,230 | $56,990 | 640 |
| 47 | Nevada | $39,570 | −23% | $31,680 | $85,240 | 150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary questions
Which state pays structural metal fabricators and fitters the most?
Maine, with a median of $64,760 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $51,330). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays structural metal fabricators and fitters the least?
Nevada, with a median of $39,570 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most structural metal fabricators and fitters work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 4,440, with a median of $48,490.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.