Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Alabama
$52,450avg. a year
$25.22 an hour · 2,130 employed
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Alabama earn an average of $52,450 a year. That is $1,580 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $54,030. The best-paying metro area is Mobile, AL at $59,940.
$52,220Median pay
$25.22Average hourly
+25%Avg. pay since 2020
#26Of 47 states
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
1780 jobs
Mobile, AL
$59,940
$28.82 an hour
2430 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$51,420
$24.72 an hour
3100 jobs
Decatur, AL
$50,730
$24.39 an hour
4110 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$50,540
$24.30 an hour
560 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$49,120
$23.62 an hour
670 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$49,120
$23.61 an hour
730 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$42,190
$20.28 an hour
880 jobs
Dothan, AL
$39,850
$19.16 an hour
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama structural metal fabricators and fitters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,030 | $25.98 |
| Alabama | $52,450 | $25.22 |
| Georgia | $53,130 | $25.54 |
| Tennessee | $51,950 | $24.98 |
| Florida | $46,900 | $22.55 |
| Mississippi | $44,460 | $21.37 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,740
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,100
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,280
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,120
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,280
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make in Alabama?
The average is $52,450 a year, and the median is $52,220. That is $1,580 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $54,030.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$25.22 an hour on average; the median is $25.11.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Mobile, AL ($59,940), followed by Birmingham, AL ($51,420). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Dothan, AL ($39,850).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #26 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-2041. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national structural metal fabricators and fitters page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.