Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $52,280 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $65,000
Employed locally 80
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $52,280
    75th
    $65,000
    90th
    $65,000

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 73% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 27% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,630
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $62,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,000
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $59,460

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Fresno, CA is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Fresno, CA is 4.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.