Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $49,870 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $56,960
Employed locally 50
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $45,040
    50th (median)
    $49,870
    75th
    $56,160
    90th
    $56,960

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 70% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,460
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Evansville, IN $70,510
    Bellingham, WA $69,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $69,360

    Nearby metros — Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $55,850
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $52,640
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $51,230
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,200
    Ohio $51,190
    Columbus, OH $50,800

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Akron, OH is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salaries?

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Akron, OH is 0.1% below the national median of $49,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Akron?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,040.