Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $48,380 -3% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $33,510
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 250
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,510
    25th
    $42,400
    50th (median)
    $48,380
    75th
    $60,600
    90th
    $72,800

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 65% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 35% 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
    Tyler, TX $61,890
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,610
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,400

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in San Antonio, TX is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in San Antonio, TX is 3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $33,510 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,400.