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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Fabricate and fit parts of metal products together.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$23.32 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Shrinking
Growth rate:  -11.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
  • Operate cutting equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

Fitter-Welder
Steel Fabricator
Ironworker

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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: $23.32
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters *

Area Low Median High
U S
$19.54 $23.65 $28.2
Minnesota
$21.01 $23.32 $29.19
Central Minnesota
$22.22 $25.63 $29.46
Northeast Minnesota
$20.15 $22.73 $27.36
Northwest Minnesota
$19.66 $22.2 $24.28
Southeast Minnesota
$18.99 $22.11 $24.03
Southwest Minnesota
$18.35 $20.21 $23.43
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$22.38 $23.55 $30.81

* "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.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1370 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters most often work?

 

Current Demand

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