Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $71,050 +42.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.16
10th percentile $47,000
90th percentile $118,520
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,000
    25th
    $55,070
    50th (median)
    $71,050
    75th
    $105,960
    90th
    $118,520

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 45% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 55% 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
    Evansville, IN $70,510
    Bellingham, WA $69,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $69,360
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $69,200

    Nearby metros — Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,630
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,460
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in San Jose, CA is $34.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in San Jose, CA is 42.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $47,000 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,070.