Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters pay in California
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in California earn an average of $58,160 a year. That is $4,130 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $54,030. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $69,440.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for structural metal fabricators and fitters by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Average pay by state
California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,030 | $25.98 |
| California | $58,160 | $27.96 |
| Oregon | $64,210 | $30.87 |
| Nevada | $51,800 | $24.90 |
| Arizona | $49,570 | $23.83 |
Related jobs in California
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,060
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$52,850
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$69,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,000
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,540
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,120
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do structural metal fabricators and fitters make in California?
The average is $58,160 a year, and the median is $57,590. That is $4,130 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $54,030.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$27.96 an hour on average; the median is $27.69.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($69,440), followed by San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($64,830). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($51,590).
How does California rank?
California ranks #8 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.