Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		40
Mean wage		$19.58
Entry wage		$15.52
10th percentile wage		$14.37
50th percentile wage		$19.23
90th percentile wage		$25.97

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	40	100%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	40	$19.23

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041)

Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products. Shipfitters are included in Layout Workers, Metal/Plastic (51-4192).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.23		$18.96		$0.27
2019	$18.45	+4.2%	$18.19	+4.2%	$0.26
2018	$17.93	+2.9%	$17.68	+2.9%	$0.25
2017	$17.39	+3.1%	$17.14	+3.1%	$0.24
2016	$16.91	+2.8%	$16.68	+2.8%	$0.24
2015	$16.51	+2.4%	$16.28	+2.4%	$0.23
2014	$16.14	+2.3%	$15.91	+2.3%	$0.23
2013	$15.83	+1.9%	$15.61	+1.9%	$0.22
2012	$15.57	+1.7%	$15.35	+1.7%	$0.22
2011	$15.32	+1.6%	$15.11	+1.6%	$0.22
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.23		$21.91		-$2.68
2019	$18.45	+4.2%	$21.02	+4.2%	-$2.56
2018	$17.93	+2.9%	$20.38	+3.1%	-$2.45
2017	$17.39	+3.1%	$19.83	+2.8%	-$2.44
2016	$16.91	+2.8%	$19.38	+2.3%	-$2.46
2015	$16.51	+2.4%	$18.98	+2.1%	-$2.46
2014	$16.14	+2.3%	$18.57	+2.2%	-$2.43
2013	$15.83	+1.9%	$18.20	+2.1%	-$2.36
2012	$15.57	+1.7%	$17.88	+1.7%	-$2.31
2011	$15.32	+1.6%	$17.60	+1.6%	-$2.28

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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