Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $46,570 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $60,930
Employed locally 100
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $46,570
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $60,930

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 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
    Evansville, IN $70,510
    Bellingham, WA $69,950
    Washington $63,280
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,590
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,020
    Machinists $48,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,100
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,730
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Fort Wayne, IN is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 6.7% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.