Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Illinois
$55,050avg. a year
$26.47 an hour · 1,910 employed
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Illinois earn an average of $55,050 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $54,030. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $62,340.
$55,380Median pay
$26.47Average hourly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#18Of 47 states
Top-paying Illinois metro areas
Average pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
12,290 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$62,340
$29.97 an hour
260 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$60,860
$29.26 an hour
3200 jobs
St. Louis, MO-IL
$53,790
$25.86 an hour
4100 jobs
Rockford, IL
$52,910
$25.44 an hour
5230 jobs
Peoria, IL
$49,720
$23.91 an hour
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in Illinois, charted
Pay over time
Illinois, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Illinois structural metal fabricators and fitters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Illinois vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,030 | $25.98 |
| Illinois | $55,050 | $26.47 |
| Indiana | $57,600 | $27.69 |
| Wisconsin | $55,090 | $26.48 |
| Kentucky | $54,020 | $25.97 |
| Missouri | $53,980 | $25.95 |
| Iowa | $53,360 | $25.65 |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,180
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,340
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,070
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,930
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,740
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make in Illinois?
The average is $55,050 a year, and the median is $55,380. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $54,030.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$26.47 an hour on average; the median is $26.63.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($62,340), followed by Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($60,860). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Peoria, IL ($49,720).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #18 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.