Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $50,750 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $41,010
90th percentile $62,660
Employed locally 110
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,010
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $50,750
    75th
    $58,000
    90th
    $62,660

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 60% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 40% 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
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,590
    California $56,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,650
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $54,640
    Virginia $51,640

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Des Moines, IA is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.