Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $45,160 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $31,690
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 150
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,690
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $45,160
    75th
    $59,930
    90th
    $78,480

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 74% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 26% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,100
    Jackson, MS $51,090
    Williamsport, PA $50,510

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,710
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,690
    Machinists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Gulfport, MS is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Gulfport, MS is 9.5% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $31,690 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.