Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $50,410 +1% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $70,560
Employed locally 370
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $44,600
    50th (median)
    $50,410
    75th
    $61,260
    90th
    $70,560

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 65% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 35% 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
    Evansville, IN $70,510
    Bellingham, WA $69,950
    Washington $63,280
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,590
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Indianapolis, IN is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,600.