Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,220 or more. The middle half of structural metal fabricators and fitters in Washington earn between $49,620 and $74,620.
- $41K10th
- $50K25th
- $58KMedian
- $75K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,550 | $5,129 | $29.59 |
| Median | $58,020 | $4,835 | $27.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,620 | $4,135 | $23.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,620 | $6,218 | $35.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Structural metal fabricators and fitters in Washington earn 14% more than the U.S. average ($54,030). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $51,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,550 | $58,020 | $40,710 | $81,220 | 390 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $61,550, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,081 a year, or $4,090 a month and $1,888 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,704 | $4,142 |
| Working in DC | $49,081 | $4,090 |
| Working in MD | $48,923 | $4,077 |
| Working in VA | $48,910 | $4,076 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for structural metal fabricators and fitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $61,550 buys what about $56,528 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$51,210
- Winchester, VA$56,760
- York, PA$53,950
- Richmond, VA$55,320
- Harrisburg, PA$55,180
- Lancaster, PA$52,230
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 Washington: questions
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make an hour in Washington?
$29.59 an hour on average, and $27.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level structural metal fabricators and fitters salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the structural metal fabricators and fitters take-home pay in Washington?
About $49,081 a year ($4,090 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,550.
Do structural metal fabricators and fitters earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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