Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters *
U S |
$19.15 | $23.44 | $25.49 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$19.51 | $23.81 | $25.05 |
Central Minnesota |
$20.21 | $24.71 | $25.62 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$19.26 | $24.13 | $24.91 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.21 | $19.51 | $24.37 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$15.92 | $20.14 | $24.84 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.21 | $22.98 | $24.76 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$20.17 | $23.73 | $25.95 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,030 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters most often work?
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 622 new Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 70,000 | 62,000 | -8,000 | -11.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 739 | 651 | -88 | -11.9% |
| Central Minnesota | 155 | 138 | -17 | -11% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 27 | 24 | -3 | -11.1% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 103 | 92 | -11 | -10.7% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 27 | 24 | -3 | -11.1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 72 | 62 | -10 | -13.9% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 381 | 340 | -41 | -10.8% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.