Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,950 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $58,460
Employed locally 50
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $37,770
    50th (median)
    $42,950
    75th
    $46,640
    90th
    $58,460

    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 Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,070
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Eastern Ohio is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Eastern Ohio is 13.9% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,770.