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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitter Salary in the Industry of Residential Building Construction

The salary statistics and trend of structural metal fabricators and fitters in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare structural metal fabricators and fitter salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$32,240
25th Percentile Wage
$36,250
50th Percentile Wage
$44,290
75th Percentile Wage
$58,040
90th Percentile Wage
$72,840

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for structural metal fabricators and fitters in the industry of residential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) structural metal fabricators and fitters is $72,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,290. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent structural metal fabricators and fitters is $32,240.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of structural metal fabricators and fitters in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.

YearMedian Salary Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$44,290
3.61% 3.61%
2016
$42,690
36.36% -
2015
$27,170
-57.12% -
2012
$42,690
- -

Table 3. Compare Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitter Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of structural metal fabricators and fitters in 20 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of structural metal fabricators and fitters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Utility System Construction
$49,490
Residential Building Construction
$44,290
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$44,030
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$43,560
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$43,270
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$42,230
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$42,150
Building Equipment Contractors
$42,040
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$41,920
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$38,690
Specialty Trade Contractors
$38,520
Construction of Buildings
$37,920
Nonresidential Building Construction
$37,390
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
$36,520
Roofing Contractors
$35,840
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$35,780
Building Finishing Contractors
$35,370
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$33,920
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$32,360
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
$30,440

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