Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $48,740 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $54,990
Employed locally 50
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $48,740
    75th
    $50,060
    90th
    $54,990

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary vs area income 88% Median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary is 12% 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
    Cleveland, OH $55,850
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $52,640
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $51,230
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,200
    Ohio $51,190
    Columbus, OH $50,800

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,690
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,170
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Youngstown, OH is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Youngstown, OH is 2.3% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.