Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $55,740 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.80
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $75,880
Employed locally 610
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $46,410
    50th (median)
    $55,740
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $75,880

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 60% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 40% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,630
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $62,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,000
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $59,460

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Los Angeles, CA is $26.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Los Angeles, CA is 11.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,410.