SOC 51-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in Tampa, FL is $40,750 per year, 13.1% below the national median of $46,880.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in Tampa, FL is $40,750 per year, 13.1% below the national median of $46,880. Half of workers earn between $39,430 and $48,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,850 and the ninetieth at $51,700.
Employment stands at 450, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $49,720. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 494th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,850 | −21.4% |
| 25th | $39,430 | −15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $40,750 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $48,780 | +4.1% |
| 90th | $51,700 | +10.3% |
| Mean | $44,750 | −4.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $49,720 | 190 | |
| 2 | North Port | $49,650 | 170 | |
| 3 | Palm Bay | $48,550 | 50 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $47,240 | 300 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $46,910 | 420 | |
| 6 | Miami | $46,200 | 430 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $36,630 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $40,750 buys what $39,410 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,410US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,750 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,850 to $51,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $49,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $40,750, or $19.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,880, so pay in Tampa, FL is 13.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tampa, FL earns more than $51,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,850 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jacksonville, at $49,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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