Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $61,890 +24% vs national
Median hourly $29.75
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $77,590
Employed locally 110
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $51,140
    50th (median)
    $61,890
    75th
    $77,590
    90th
    $77,590

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 86% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 14% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,610
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,400
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,190

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,060
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $31,960
    Bakers $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Tyler, TX is $29.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Tyler, TX is 24% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,140.