Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $49,210 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $38,970
90th percentile $54,400
Employed locally 150
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,970
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $49,210
    75th
    $49,210
    90th
    $54,400

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 77% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 23% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Albany, OR $64,680
    Mobile, AL $64,660
    Alaska $64,220
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $62,770

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,780
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Decatur, AL is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Decatur, AL is 1.4% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,970 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.