Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in California
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in California earn a median of $57,590 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($51,330)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,420
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,140; the top 10% earn over $76,110. Nationally the range is $37,960 to $72,280.
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in California
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make in California?
The median is $57,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,140 and the top 10% earn over $76,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for structural metal fabricators and fitters?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 47 (+12% vs. the national median of $51,330). Living costs are not included.