Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $50,550 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.31
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $61,460
Employed locally 180
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $46,640
    50th (median)
    $50,550
    75th
    $59,780
    90th
    $61,460

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 74% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 26% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $62,770
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $54,620
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $54,480
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $53,500
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $53,060

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Albuquerque, NM is $24.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.3% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,640.