Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $49,670 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $66,360
Employed locally 130
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $44,620
    50th (median)
    $49,670
    75th
    $58,670
    90th
    $66,360

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 58% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Albany, OR $64,680
    Utica-Rome, NY $62,910
    Syracuse, NY $59,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,520
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $48,960

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Albany, NY is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Albany, NY is 0.5% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,620.