Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,440 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.73
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $61,220
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $51,440
    75th
    $51,440
    90th
    $61,220

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Southern Michigan is $24.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Southern Michigan is 3.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.