Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $47,340 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $67,580
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $41,520
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $54,290
    90th
    $67,580

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 73% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 27% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,400

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,560
    Machinists $46,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Longview, TX is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Longview, TX is 5.1% below 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,520.