Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,160 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $60,800
Employed locally 130
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $46,450
    50th (median)
    $51,160
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $60,800

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Southeast Missouri is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Southeast Missouri is 2.5% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,450.