Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $60,010 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.85
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $76,020
Employed locally 80
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $60,010
    75th
    $67,240
    90th
    $76,020

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 64% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 36% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,630
    Massachusetts $61,220
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,200
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,240
    Madison, WI $56,670

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Worcester, MA is $28.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Worcester, MA is 20.3% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.