Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $48,200 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $63,750
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $42,460
    50th (median)
    $48,200
    75th
    $58,150
    90th
    $63,750

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 80% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 20% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Albany, OR $64,680
    Mobile, AL $64,660
    Alaska $64,220
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $62,770

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $53,050
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,190
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Tuscaloosa, AL is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 3.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,460.