SOC 51-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters — Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Sheboygan, WI is $47,290 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 Sheboygan, WI is $47,290 per year, close to the national median of $51,330 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,290 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,290 to $66,590.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Green Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 178th of 244 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,290 | −7.9% |
| 25th | $47,290 | −7.9% |
| Median (50th) | $47,290 | −7.9% |
| 75th | $66,590 | +29.7% |
| 90th | $66,590 | +29.7% |
| Mean | $54,530 | +6.2% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sheboygan run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $47,290 goes as far as $50,255 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,255US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,290 a year, 7.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,290 to $66,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Green Bay, at $60,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Sheboygan, WI?
The median annual wage is $47,290, or $22.73 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 Sheboygan, WI is 7.9% 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 Sheboygan, WI earns more than $66,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,290 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 Green Bay, at $60,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Sheboygan, WI. 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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