Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $46,590 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $60,210
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $41,730
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $49,630
    90th
    $60,210

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 55% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 45% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,200
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,290

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Phoenix, AZ is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,730.