Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,020 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $59,560
Employed locally 140
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $59,380
    90th
    $59,560

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,030
    Machinists$55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.53 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salaries?

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 0.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.