Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $48,170 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 180
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $59,000
    90th
    $61,120

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 68% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 32% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,520
    Evansville, IN $70,510
    Mobile, AL $64,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,820
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $61,200
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490
    Production Workers, All Other $49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Peoria, IL is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Peoria, IL is 3.5% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.