Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $54,170 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $87,780
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $54,170
    75th
    $70,020
    90th
    $87,780

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 55% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 45% 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
    Tyler, TX $61,890
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,610
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,400
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,190

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Austin, TX is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Austin, TX is 8.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.