Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $51,090 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $58,080
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $54,450
    90th
    $58,080

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 84% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 16% 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
    Williamsport, PA $50,510
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $45,160

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,980
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020
    Helpers--Production Workers $31,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Jackson, MS is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Jackson, MS is 2.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.