U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsFabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products. Shipfitters are included in "Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic" (51-4192).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79,540 | 2.1 % | $17.26 | $35,900 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.23 | $13.51 | $16.60 | $20.19 | $24.49 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $23,360 | $28,090 | $34,530 | $42,000 | $50,930 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 26,640 | 8.20 | $17.16 | $35,690 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 4,660 | 3.71 | $18.56 | $38,610 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 4,440 | 1.82 | $16.80 | $34,950 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 3,610 | 0.51 | $17.66 | $36,720 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 3,110 | 1.17 | $17.00 | $35,350 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 26,640 | 8.20 | $17.16 | $35,690 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 4,660 | 3.71 | $18.56 | $38,610 |
| Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing | 2,800 | 3.30 | $17.22 | $35,820 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 1,990 | 1.89 | $16.19 | $33,670 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 610 | 1.87 | $19.87 | $41,330 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $22.18 | $46,140 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 2,640 | 0.55 | $20.28 | $42,170 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 610 | 1.87 | $19.87 | $41,330 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | (8) | (8) | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 80 | 0.43 | $18.67 | $38,830 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10,640 | 1.06 | 1.69 | $15.80 | $32,870 |
| California | 6,990 | 0.50 | 0.80 | $18.15 | $37,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,460 | 0.81 | 1.30 | $18.73 | $38,960 |
| Ohio | 3,290 | 0.67 | 1.07 | $17.19 | $35,760 |
| Florida | 3,150 | 0.44 | 0.71 | $16.28 | $33,860 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,920 | 1.47 | 2.36 | $18.68 | $38,860 |
| Alabama | 2,300 | 1.27 | 2.03 | $15.55 | $32,350 |
| Mississippi | 1,330 | 1.24 | 1.99 | $14.91 | $31,020 |
| Rhode Island | 560 | 1.24 | 1.98 | $20.03 | $41,670 |
| Louisiana | 2,270 | 1.24 | 1.98 | $19.76 | $41,100 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,840 | 0.68 | 1.09 | $20.26 | $42,150 |
| Delaware | 200 | 0.51 | 0.82 | $20.21 | $42,030 |
| Rhode Island | 560 | 1.24 | 1.98 | $20.03 | $41,670 |
| Louisiana | 2,270 | 1.24 | 1.98 | $19.76 | $41,100 |
| Hawaii | 190 | 0.33 | 0.52 | $19.57 | $40,700 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,530 | 1.41 | 2.26 | $16.37 | $34,060 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,880 | 0.94 | 1.50 | $14.67 | $30,520 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,780 | 0.47 | 0.75 | $17.63 | $36,660 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,130 | 0.92 | 1.46 | $16.78 | $34,900 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,120 | 0.51 | 0.81 | $16.65 | $34,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,050 | 0.58 | 0.93 | $21.66 | $45,060 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 980 | 0.90 | 1.44 | $16.91 | $35,170 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 980 | 0.58 | 0.93 | $16.09 | $33,470 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division | 940 | 1.13 | 1.81 | $17.66 | $36,730 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 940 | 0.27 | 0.42 | $18.43 | $38,340 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | 490 | 5.40 | 8.63 | $20.66 | $42,960 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 480 | 4.80 | 7.68 | $16.56 | $34,450 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 630 | 4.04 | 6.46 | $18.58 | $38,640 |
| Mobile, AL | 600 | 3.55 | 5.68 | $15.92 | $33,110 |
| Casper, WY | 120 | 3.32 | 5.30 | $20.67 | $43,000 |
| Williamsport, PA | 140 | 2.87 | 4.59 | $13.73 | $28,570 |
| Pascagoula, MS | 150 | 2.77 | 4.42 | $19.04 | $39,610 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 240 | 2.41 | 3.86 | $15.24 | $31,690 |
| Longview, TX | 220 | 2.36 | 3.78 | $14.96 | $31,110 |
| York-Hanover, PA | 380 | 2.22 | 3.55 | $20.65 | $42,950 |