Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $52,640 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.31
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $61,100
Employed locally 50
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $50,230
    50th (median)
    $52,640
    75th
    $57,510
    90th
    $61,100

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 75% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 25% 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
    Cleveland, OH $55,850
    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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,050
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,220
    Machinists $58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Dayton, OH is $25.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Dayton, OH is 5.5% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,230.