Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $49,550 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $64,870
Employed locally 50
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $49,550
    75th
    $55,390
    90th
    $64,870

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 73% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 27% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,630
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $62,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,000
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $59,460

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Bakersfield, CA is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.7% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.