Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		630
Mean wage		$23.50
Entry wage		$16.19
10th percentile wage		$14.99
50th percentile wage		$23.99
90th percentile wage		$31.16

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	510	80.9%
Construction	110	16.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Construction	110	$26.86
Manufacturing	510	$23.22

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	$23.99		$20.68		$3.31
2019	$23.02	+4.2%	$19.85	+4.2%	$3.18
2018	$22.36	+2.9%	$19.28	+2.9%	$3.09
2017	$21.69	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	$2.99
2016	$21.10	+2.8%	$18.19	+2.8%	$2.91
2015	$20.60	+2.4%	$17.76	+2.4%	$2.84
2014	$20.13	+2.3%	$17.36	+2.3%	$2.78
2013	$19.75	+1.9%	$17.03	+1.9%	$2.73
2012	$19.42	+1.7%	$16.74	+1.7%	$2.68
2011	$19.11	+1.6%	$16.48	+1.6%	$2.64
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.99		$23.93		$0.06
2019	$23.02	+4.2%	$22.96	+4.2%	$0.06
2018	$22.36	+2.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	$0.10
2017	$21.69	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	$0.03
2016	$21.10	+2.8%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$0.06
2015	$20.60	+2.4%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$0.12
2014	$20.13	+2.3%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$0.14
2013	$19.75	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$0.12
2012	$19.42	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$0.10
2011	$19.11	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$0.11

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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.


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