Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $45,790 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $58,240
Employed locally 30
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $39,000
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $46,210
    90th
    $58,240

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 80% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 20% 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
    Evansville, IN $70,510
    Bellingham, WA $69,950
    Washington $63,280
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,590
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,350
    Machinists $43,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,300
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Muncie, IN is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Muncie, IN is 8.2% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,000.