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



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		310
Mean wage		$25.06
Entry wage		$19.34
10th percentile wage		$17.62
50th percentile wage		$25.89
90th percentile wage		$30.96

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	280	90.2%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	280	$26.08

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	$25.89		$21.12		$4.77
2019	$24.84	+4.2%	$20.27	+4.2%	$4.58
2018	$24.14	+2.9%	$19.69	+2.9%	$4.45
2017	$23.41	+3.1%	$19.09	+3.1%	$4.31
2016	$22.77	+2.8%	$18.58	+2.8%	$4.20
2015	$22.23	+2.4%	$18.14	+2.4%	$4.10
2014	$21.73	+2.3%	$17.72	+2.3%	$4.00
2013	$21.32	+1.9%	$17.39	+1.9%	$3.93
2012	$20.96	+1.7%	$17.10	+1.7%	$3.86
2011	$20.63	+1.6%	$16.83	+1.6%	$3.80
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.89		$24.42		$1.47
2019	$24.84	+4.2%	$23.43	+4.2%	$1.42
2018	$24.14	+2.9%	$22.72	+3.1%	$1.42
2017	$23.41	+3.1%	$22.11	+2.8%	$1.30
2016	$22.77	+2.8%	$21.60	+2.3%	$1.17
2015	$22.23	+2.4%	$21.15	+2.1%	$1.08
2014	$21.73	+2.3%	$20.70	+2.2%	$1.03
2013	$21.32	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.1%	$1.04
2012	$20.96	+1.7%	$19.93	+1.7%	$1.03
2011	$20.63	+1.6%	$19.62	+1.6%	$1.01

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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