SOC 51-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Wisconsin is $56,310 per year, 9.7% above the national median of $51,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Wisconsin is $56,310 per year, 9.7% above the national median of $51,330. Pay ranges from under $40,670 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,000 to $59,860.
The area has 1,810 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 10th by median wage. 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 422nd of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,670 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $48,000 | −6.5% |
| Median (50th) | $56,310 | +9.7% |
| 75th | $59,860 | +16.6% |
| 90th | $66,050 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $55,090 | +7.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $56,310 goes as far as $59,841 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,841US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,310 a year, 9.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,670 to $66,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,810 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 47 states for 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $56,310, or $27.07 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 Wisconsin is 9.7% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $66,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,670 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 1,810 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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