Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $53,530 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.74
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $75,280
Employed locally 2,450
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $43,840
    50th (median)
    $53,530
    75th
    $62,660
    90th
    $75,280

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 67% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 33% 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
    Tyler, TX $61,890
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,610
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,400
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,190

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Houston, TX is $25.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Houston, TX is 7.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,840.