Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $54,340 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $48,110
90th percentile $61,780
Employed locally 90
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,110
    25th
    $49,690
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $61,780
    90th
    $61,780

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 61% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 39% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $62,910
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $62,770
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,100
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $54,620

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Portland, ME is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Portland, ME is 8.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $48,110 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,690.