Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $50,040 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $32,850
90th percentile $60,970
Employed locally 90
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,850
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $50,040
    75th
    $59,330
    90th
    $60,970

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 64% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 36% 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
    Pittsburgh, PA $51,210
    York-Hanover, PA $51,080

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,230
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Reading, PA is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Reading, PA is 0.3% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $32,850 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.