Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $38,230 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $49,480
Employed locally 130
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $35,420
    50th (median)
    $38,230
    75th
    $45,850
    90th
    $49,480

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 67% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 33% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$29,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,330
    Helpers--Production Workers$32,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,130
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Dothan, AL is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Dothan, AL is 23.4% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,420.