Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $63,370 +27% vs national
Median hourly $30.47
10th percentile $46,760
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 140
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,760
    25th
    $55,180
    50th (median)
    $63,370
    75th
    $65,580
    90th
    $75,660

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $69,200
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    Connecticut $62,240
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $60,790
    New Haven, CT $56,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,670

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,650
    Machinists$62,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Hartford, CT is $30.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Hartford, CT is 27% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $46,760 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,180.