Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $62,910 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.25
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $79,080
Employed locally 50
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $62,910
    75th
    $66,670
    90th
    $79,080

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 91% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 9% 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
    Albany, OR $64,680
    Syracuse, NY $59,050
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,520
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $48,960

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$37,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,140
    Machinists$48,970
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Utica, NY is $30.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Utica, NY is 26.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.