Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $59,460 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $44,180
90th percentile $61,760
Employed locally 90
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,180
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $59,460
    75th
    $59,620
    90th
    $61,760

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 67% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 33% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $62,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,000
    Vallejo, CA $56,750

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,580
    Production Workers, All Other$38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Stockton, CA is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Stockton, CA is 19.2% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $44,180 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.