Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $50,190 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $74,180
Employed locally 1,390
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $44,040
    50th (median)
    $50,190
    75th
    $62,280
    90th
    $74,180

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 58% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 42% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,400

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Dallas, TX is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Dallas, TX is 0.6% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,040.