Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $39,210 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $50,280
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $38,060
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $48,460
    90th
    $50,280

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 58% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 42% 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
    Wichita, KS $52,950
    Jackson, MS $51,090
    Jackson, TN $51,020
    Kansas City, MO-KS $51,010
    Jacksonville, FL $48,070

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Topeka, KS is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Topeka, KS is 21.4% below 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,060.