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



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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		100
Mean wage		$21.66
Entry wage		$17.77
10th percentile wage		$15.39
50th percentile wage		$22.36
90th percentile wage		$26.36

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Manufacturing	70	71.3%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Manufacturing	70	22.34

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041)

Fabricate, lay out, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.36		$19.26		$3.10
2016	$21.56	+3.7%	$18.57	+3.7%	$2.99
2015	$21.05	+2.4%	$18.13	+2.4%	$2.92
2014	$20.57	+2.3%	$17.72	+2.3%	$2.85
2013	$20.19	+1.9%	$17.39	+1.9%	$2.80
2012	$19.85	+1.7%	$17.10	+1.7%	$2.75
2011	$19.53	+1.6%	$16.82	+1.6%	$2.71
2010	$19.32	+1.1%	$16.64	+1.1%	$2.68
2009	$18.98	+1.8%	$16.35	+1.8%	$2.63
2008	$18.49	+2.7%	$15.93	+2.7%	$2.56
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.36		$23.83		-$1.47
2016	$21.56	+3.7%	$23.07	+3.3%	-$1.50
2015	$21.05	+2.4%	$22.59	+2.1%	-$1.53
2014	$20.57	+2.3%	$22.10	+2.2%	-$1.52
2013	$20.19	+1.9%	$21.66	+2.1%	-$1.47
2012	$19.85	+1.7%	$21.29	+1.7%	-$1.43
2011	$19.53	+1.6%	$20.95	+1.6%	-$1.41
2010	$19.32	+1.1%	$20.60	+1.7%	-$1.27
2009	$18.98	+1.8%	$20.32	+1.4%	-$1.33
2008	$18.49	+2.7%	$19.80	+2.6%	-$1.31

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 2017

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