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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Role Overview

Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products. Shipfitters are included in “Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic” (51-4192).

Recommended Majors

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Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Alaska $64,220
Washington $63,280
Connecticut $62,240
Massachusetts $61,220
Oregon $59,750
California $56,460
New Jersey $55,930
Wisconsin $54,640
New Hampshire $53,560
Kentucky $52,710
South Dakota $52,470
Vermont $52,190
Minnesota $51,830
Virginia $51,640
Idaho $51,370

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$49,900

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-16.3%

Avg. annual openings

4.1k

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