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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage18.18
Entry wage15.29
10th percentile wage14.45
50th percentile wage18.16
90th percentile wage23.29
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 IndustryEmploymentMedian
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Manufacturing18.18
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041)
Fabricate, lay out, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$18.18 $21.60  -$3.42
2014$18.06+.7%$21.46 +.7%-$3.39
2013$17.65+2.3%$20.97 +2.3%-$3.32
2012$17.32+1.9%$20.57 +1.9%-$3.25
2011$17.03+1.7%$20.23 +1.7%-$3.20
2010$16.75+1.6%$19.91 +1.6%-$3.15
2009$16.57+1.1%$19.69 +1.1%-$3.11
2008$16.28+1.8%$19.35 +1.8%-$3.06
2007$15.86+2.7%$18.84 +2.7%-$2.98
2006$15.50+2.3%$18.41 +2.3%-$2.91
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$18.18 $24.58  -$6.40
2014$18.06+.7%$24.38 +.8%-$6.32
2013$17.65+2.3%$23.86 +2.2%-$6.20
2012$17.32+1.9%$23.38 +2.1%-$6.06
2011$17.03+1.7%$22.98 +1.7%-$5.94
2010$16.75+1.6%$22.62 +1.6%-$5.86
2009$16.57+1.1%$22.23 +1.7%-$5.66
2008$16.28+1.8%$21.93 +1.4%-$5.64
2007$15.86+2.7%$21.37 +2.6%-$5.51
2006$15.50+2.3%$20.69 +3.3%-$5.19

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
North Central 25.77 380
South Central 21.33  
Northwest 20.79 60
Southwest 20.23 70
Eastern 18.18  
Highest Employment
North Central 25.77 380
Southwest 20.23 70
Northwest 20.79 60
Eastern 18.18  
South Central 21.33  
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