The median annual wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in California is $56,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,260.
Pay spans roughly $40,070 at the 10th percentile to $74,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.15 per hour. An estimated 2,680 people work as structural metal fabricators and fitters in California.
| Median (annual) | $56,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.15 |
| 10th percentile | $40,070 |
| 90th percentile | $74,190 |
| Employment | 2,680 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.