SOC 51-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters — Alabama
Alabama · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Alabama is $52,220 per year, close to the national median of $51,330 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Alabama is $52,220 per year, close to the national median of $51,330 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,080 and $60,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,180 and the ninetieth at $66,820.
Employment stands at 2,130, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Alabama ranks number 21st out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Mobile records the highest median at $66,820. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 351st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | −25.6% |
| 25th | $46,080 | −10.2% |
| Median (50th) | $52,220 | +1.7% |
| 75th | $60,780 | +18.4% |
| 90th | $66,820 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $52,450 | +2.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile | $66,820 | 780 | |
| 2 | Birmingham | $52,330 | 430 | |
| 3 | Daphne | $50,740 | 60 | |
| 4 | Decatur | $50,040 | 100 | |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa | $49,920 | 110 | |
| 6 | Montgomery | $49,190 | 70 | |
| 7 | Gadsden | $39,940 | 30 | |
| 8 | Dothan | $38,620 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $52,220 goes as far as $58,806 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,806US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,220 a year, 1.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,180 to $66,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mobile, at $66,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $52,220, or $25.11 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 $51,330, so pay in Alabama is 1.7% higher. 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 Alabama earns more than $66,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,180 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 Mobile, at $66,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,130 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. 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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