Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,760 or more. The middle half of structural metal fabricators and fitters in Louisville earn between $55,250 and $60,760.
- $49K10th
- $55K25th
- $55KMedian
- $61K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,770 | $4,731 | $27.29 |
| Median | $55,250 | $4,604 | $26.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,250 | $4,604 | $26.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,760 | $5,063 | $29.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Structural metal fabricators and fitters in Louisville earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($54,020) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($54,030). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $51,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $56,770 | $55,250 | $48,800 | $60,760 | 380 |
| Kentucky | $54,020 | $55,250 | $44,360 | $63,020 | 450 |
| United States | $54,030 | $51,330 | $37,960 | $72,280 | 52,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $56,770, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $44,676 a year, or $3,723 a month and $1,718 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $46,122 | $3,843 |
| Working in KY | $44,676 | $3,723 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for structural metal fabricators and fitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $56,770 buys what about $60,994 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$55,080
- Evansville, IN$62,320
- Indianapolis, IN$55,410
- Terre Haute, IN$48,630
- Dayton, OH$52,830
- Muncie, IN$59,490
Highest-paying cities for structural metal fabricators and fitters
Albany, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($71,610).
- Albany, OR$71,610
- Bremerton, WA$70,180
- Seattle, WA$69,660
- San Francisco, CA$69,440
- Portland, OR$66,730
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Louisville: questions
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make an hour in Louisville?
$27.29 an hour on average, and $26.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level structural metal fabricators and fitters salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the structural metal fabricators and fitters take-home pay in Louisville?
About $44,676 a year ($3,723 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,770. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do structural metal fabricators and fitters earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($54,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-2041; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.64, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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