The annual salary statistics of structural metal fabricators and fitters in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona is shown in Table 1. The wage information of structural metal fabricators and fitters in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,910 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $83,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for structural metal fabricators and fitters in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $83,420. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $43,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $32,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of structural metal fabricators and fitters from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,750 | 14.38% | 18.65% |
| 2021 | $37,460 | 2.62% | - |
| 2020 | $36,480 | 12.61% | - |
| 2019 | $31,880 | -6.93% | - |
| 2018 | $34,090 | 9.65% | - |
| 2017 | $30,800 | -9.03% | - |
| 2016 | $33,580 | 5.48% | - |
| 2015 | $31,740 | -6.02% | - |
| 2014 | $33,650 | -15.04% | - |
| 2013 | $38,710 | 8.06% | - |
| 2012 | $35,590 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $43,750, Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is the highest paying city for structural metal fabricators and fitters in state of Arizona, followed by Tucson (median annual salary $37,480). In comparison, the median annual salary of structural metal fabricators and fitters in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is 14.3 percent (14.3%) higher than that in Tucson.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale | |
| Tucson | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman |