The salary statistics and trend of structural metal fabricators and fitters in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare structural metal fabricators and fitter salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $55,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for structural metal fabricators and fitters in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. 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 $63,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent structural metal fabricators and fitters is $33,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of structural metal fabricators and fitters in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,430 | 9.76% | 11.09% |
| 2016 | $41,900 | 9.81% | - |
| 2015 | $37,790 | 6.06% | - |
| 2014 | $35,500 | -17.55% | - |
| 2013 | $41,730 | 1.08% | - |
| 2012 | $41,280 | - | - |
The average salaries of structural metal fabricators and fitters in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of structural metal fabricators and fitters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Specialized Design Services | |