Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $51,350 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.69
10th percentile $42,530
90th percentile $69,760
Employed locally 420
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,530
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $51,350
    75th
    $61,500
    90th
    $69,760

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 67% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 33% 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
    Fond du Lac, WI $59,740
    Madison, WI $56,670
    Green Bay, WI $56,040
    Duluth, MN-WI $55,640
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,650

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Milwaukee, WI is $24.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $42,530 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.