Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $60,200 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.94
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $69,180
Employed locally 50
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $50,640
    50th (median)
    $60,200
    75th
    $69,180
    90th
    $69,180

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 85% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 15% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,830
    Niles, MI $52,530
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $52,190
    Minnesota $51,830
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $51,440

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Kalamazoo, MI is $28.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 20.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,640.