Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $63,460 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $46,320
90th percentile $74,320
Employed locally 780
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,320
    25th
    $51,220
    50th (median)
    $63,460
    75th
    $72,480
    90th
    $74,320

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 62% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,630
    Utica-Rome, NY $62,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,000
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $59,460
    Vallejo, CA $56,750

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Production Workers, All Other$39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in San Diego, CA is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in San Diego, CA is 27.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $46,320 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,220.