Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,730 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $75,700
Employed locally 70
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $46,730
    75th
    $59,240
    90th
    $75,700

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 73% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 27% 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
    Tyler, TX $61,890
    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

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Waco, TX is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Waco, TX is 6.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.