Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $47,430 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $66,210
Employed locally 120
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $40,690
    50th (median)
    $47,430
    75th
    $57,510
    90th
    $66,210

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 67% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 33% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,520

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Machinists $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Buffalo, NY is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Buffalo, NY is 4.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,690.