Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,820 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $64,190
Employed locally 70
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $52,330
    90th
    $64,190

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in East Central Illinois is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salaries?

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in East Central Illinois is 6.2% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.