Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A structural metal fabricator and fitter earns a median of $51,330 a year ($24.68 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $54,030. About 52,360 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $51,330
- Gross pay
- $1,974.23
- Federal income tax
- −$153.06
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$122.40
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.63
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,670.14
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $51,330
- Federal
- $3,980
- FICA
- $3,927
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $43,424
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-2041). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural metal fabricator and fitter make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.68; the average is $25.98.
What is the salary range for a structural metal fabricator and fitter?
The bottom 10% earn under $37,960 and the top 10% earn over $72,280 a year.
How much is $51,330 after taxes?
About $43,424 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,637 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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