Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,740 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $39,240
90th percentile $59,130
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,240
    25th
    $41,550
    50th (median)
    $45,740
    75th
    $49,300
    90th
    $59,130

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Northeast Iowa is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Northeast Iowa is 8.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $39,240 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,550.