Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,060 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $37,300
90th percentile $60,100
Employed locally 250
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,300
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $60,100

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Northern Indiana is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Northern Indiana is 5.7% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,300 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.