Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $39,940 -20% vs national
Median hourly $19.20
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $47,690
Employed locally 30
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $39,940
    75th
    $46,080
    90th
    $47,690

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 75% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 25% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $33,090
    Helpers--Production Workers $28,030
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Gadsden, AL is $19.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Gadsden, AL is 20% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.