Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $44,400 -11% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $53,870
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $44,400
    75th
    $51,670
    90th
    $53,870

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,130
    Production Workers, All Other$36,720
    Machinists$50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Northeast Louisiana is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Northeast Louisiana is 11% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.