Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $51,210 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.62
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $65,870
Employed locally 340
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $51,210
    75th
    $58,540
    90th
    $65,870

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 69% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 31% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,650
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $53,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,830
    York-Hanover, PA $51,080
    Williamsport, PA $50,510

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Pittsburgh, PA is $24.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.6% above 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.