SOC 51-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters — Kingsport
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA · 6 metro areas compared
At $66,110 a year, the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Kingsport, TN sits 28.8% above the national figure of $51,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $66,110 a year, the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Kingsport, TN sits 28.8% above the national figure of $51,330. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,740 and $77,670. The lowest tenth earn under $38,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,670.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $58,490. Of the 347 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 79th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,110 | −25.8% |
| 25th | $44,740 | −12.8% |
| Median (50th) | $66,110 | +28.8% |
| 75th | $77,670 | +51.3% |
| 90th | $77,670 | +51.3% |
| Mean | $62,440 | +21.6% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $58,490 | 80 | |
| 2 | Memphis | $52,290 | 390 | |
| 3 | Nashville | $51,540 | 530 | |
| 4 | Knoxville | $50,720 | 400 | |
| 5 | Chattanooga | $48,080 | 180 | |
| 6 | Johnson City | $46,010 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kingsport run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $66,110 goes as far as $71,937 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 40.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,937US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,110 a year, 28.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,110 to $77,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $58,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Kingsport, TN?
The median annual wage is $66,110, or $31.79 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 Kingsport, TN is 28.8% 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 Kingsport, TN earns more than $77,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,110 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 Jackson, at $58,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Kingsport, TN. 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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