Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $55,850 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.85
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $60,570
Employed locally 120
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $47,870
    50th (median)
    $55,850
    75th
    $57,530
    90th
    $60,570

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 82% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 18% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $52,640
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $51,230
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,200
    Ohio $51,190
    Columbus, OH $50,800
    Canton-Massillon, OH $50,600

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Cleveland, OH is $26.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Cleveland, OH is 11.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,870.