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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78,340 | 2.1 % | $17.91 | $37,260 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.80 | $14.05 | $17.19 | $21.09 | $25.52 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,550 | $29,230 | $35,750 | $43,870 | $53,080 |
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 | 26,200 | 7.71 | $17.59 | $36,590 |
| Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing | 4,600 | 1.90 | $17.59 | $36,590 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 3,820 | 1.44 | $16.57 | $34,470 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 3,700 | 0.54 | $18.38 | $38,230 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 2,830 | 2.25 | $20.69 | $43,040 |
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 | 26,200 | 7.71 | $17.59 | $36,590 |
| Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing | 2,820 | 2.99 | $18.17 | $37,790 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 2,830 | 2.25 | $20.69 | $43,040 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 700 | 2.24 | $20.59 | $42,820 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 2,630 | 2.18 | $16.91 | $35,170 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 40 | (7) | $23.71 | $49,310 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 2,480 | 0.50 | $22.19 | $46,160 |
| Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | 40 | 0.06 | $20.97 | $43,620 |
| Specialized Design Services | (8) | (8) | $20.86 | $43,390 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 2,830 | 2.25 | $20.69 | $43,040 |
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 | 7,660 | 0.72 | 1.20 | $16.48 | $34,270 |
| California | 6,660 | 0.47 | 0.77 | $17.65 | $36,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,040 | 0.90 | 1.50 | $19.32 | $40,180 |
| Florida | 3,010 | 0.41 | 0.69 | $16.62 | $34,560 |
| Ohio | 2,910 | 0.58 | 0.96 | $17.52 | $36,440 |
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 | 2,120 | 1.61 | 2.67 | $18.55 | $38,580 |
| Louisiana | 2,590 | 1.39 | 2.30 | $19.77 | $41,120 |
| Mississippi | 1,370 | 1.27 | 2.10 | $16.14 | $33,580 |
| Utah | 1,350 | 1.13 | 1.87 | $17.15 | $35,670 |
| Connecticut | 1,810 | 1.12 | 1.86 | $20.63 | $42,900 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 630 | 1.08 | 1.80 | $23.25 | $48,370 |
| Wyoming | 130 | 0.46 | 0.77 | $21.46 | $44,640 |
| Alaska | 110 | 0.35 | 0.59 | $21.40 | $44,520 |
| Connecticut | 1,810 | 1.12 | 1.86 | $20.63 | $42,900 |
| Massachusetts | 1,700 | 0.53 | 0.88 | $20.41 | $42,460 |
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 | 3,380 | 1.28 | 2.13 | $16.77 | $34,880 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,820 | 0.47 | 0.78 | $15.69 | $32,630 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,740 | 0.48 | 0.79 | $17.76 | $36,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,310 | 0.72 | 1.20 | $21.59 | $44,910 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,220 | 0.54 | 0.89 | $16.25 | $33,800 |
| New Haven, CT | 1,160 | 4.29 | 7.14 | $20.37 | $42,370 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,030 | 0.73 | 1.22 | $20.56 | $42,770 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 990 | 0.88 | 1.47 | $18.07 | $37,590 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 970 | 0.91 | 1.51 | $14.79 | $30,770 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 920 | 0.44 | 0.73 | $16.15 | $33,600 |
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 | 600 | 6.47 | 10.76 | $19.96 | $41,530 |
| New Haven, CT | 1,160 | 4.29 | 7.14 | $20.37 | $42,370 |
| Pascagoula, MS | 210 | 3.90 | 6.48 | $18.72 | $38,950 |
| Peoria, IL | 660 | 3.66 | 6.09 | $17.96 | $37,350 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 360 | 3.55 | 5.90 | $16.02 | $33,330 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 380 | 3.46 | 5.75 | $15.54 | $32,330 |
| Williamsport, PA | 170 | 3.30 | 5.49 | $16.58 | $34,500 |
| Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division | 250 | 2.90 | 4.82 | $19.59 | $40,740 |
| Springfield, MO | 510 | 2.72 | 4.53 | $17.09 | $35,540 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 130 | 2.66 | 4.42 | $20.62 | $42,890 |