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



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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$24.13
Entry wage		$15.93
10th percentile wage		$14.64
50th percentile wage		$20.79
90th percentile wage		$39.29

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Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing

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Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing		$20.79

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	$20.79		$22.16		-$1.37
2019	$19.95	+4.2%	$21.27	+4.2%	-$1.31
2018	$19.38	+2.9%	$20.66	+2.9%	-$1.27
2017	$18.80	+3.1%	$20.04	+3.1%	-$1.23
2016	$18.29	+2.8%	$19.49	+2.8%	-$1.20
2015	$17.85	+2.4%	$19.03	+2.4%	-$1.17
2014	$17.45	+2.3%	$18.60	+2.3%	-$1.14
2013	$17.12	+1.9%	$18.25	+1.9%	-$1.12
2012	$16.83	+1.7%	$17.94	+1.7%	-$1.10
2011	$16.56	+1.6%	$17.65	+1.6%	-$1.09
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.79		$26.48		-$5.69
2019	$19.95	+4.2%	$25.40	+4.2%	-$5.45
2018	$19.38	+2.9%	$24.63	+3.1%	-$5.25
2017	$18.80	+3.1%	$23.97	+2.8%	-$5.17
2016	$18.29	+2.8%	$23.42	+2.3%	-$5.13
2015	$17.85	+2.4%	$22.93	+2.1%	-$5.08
2014	$17.45	+2.3%	$22.44	+2.2%	-$4.99
2013	$17.12	+1.9%	$21.99	+2.1%	-$4.87
2012	$16.83	+1.7%	$21.61	+1.7%	-$4.78
2011	$16.56	+1.6%	$21.27	+1.6%	-$4.71

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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