Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $53,670 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.80
10th percentile $40,450
90th percentile $67,110
Employed locally 80
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,450
    25th
    $51,150
    50th (median)
    $53,670
    75th
    $60,870
    90th
    $67,110

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 68% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 32% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,830
    Pittsburgh, PA $51,210
    York-Hanover, PA $51,080
    Williamsport, PA $50,510

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,060
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,070
    Food Batchmakers$45,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Harrisburg, PA is $25.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Harrisburg, PA is 7.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $40,450 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,150.