Salary Outlook
The average fabricator earned $35,170 in 2011. The highest earners made about $52,150, while the lowest-paid earned $24,190 in that same period. The specialized design services, aerospace product and parts manufacturing, and support activities for water transportation industries tend to pay best. The top-three metro areas that compensate fabricators best are Seattle, Minneapolis, and Champaign, Ill.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $28,090.00 |
| 2004 | $30,390.00 |
| 2006 | $31,210.00 |
| 2008 | $33,590.00 |
| 2010 | $35,720.00 |
Average Fabricator Pay vs. All Social Services Jobs
Fabricators are compensated modestly for the intricate, skilled services they provide. The average fabricator takes in $35,170 per year—an annual take that is mid-range compared to other salaries in social services. For instance, maintenance and repair workers rake in $34,730 annually. Security guards also make less, earning $23,920 yearly. With an annual haul of $23,410, landscapers and groundskeepers also make less than fabricators. But mechanic and automotive technicians and patrol officers both out-earn the average fabricator with take-home pays of $36,180 and $53,540, respectively.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Patrol Officer | $54,230.00 |
| Auto Mechanic | $36,180.00 |
| Fabricator | $35,170.00 |
| Maintenance & Repair Worker | $35,030.00 |
| Security Guard | $23,900.00 |
| Landscaper & Groundskeeper | $23,410.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Fabricators
The highest paid in the fabricator profession work in the metropolitan areas of Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Champaign, IL. The Greeley, CO area also pays well, as does the city of Allentown, PA.
Seattle, WA
Average Salary: $49,810 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a fabricator working in Seattle, WA is $49,810, which is $14,640 more than the average pay in the profession.
Minneapolis, MN
Average Salary: $48,740 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a fabricator working in Minneapolis, MN is $48,740, which is $13,570 more than the average pay in the profession.
Champaign, IL
Average Salary: $48,340 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a fabricator working in Champaign, IL is $48,340, which is $13,170 more than the average pay in the profession.
Greeley, CO
Average Salary: $46,660 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a fabricator working in Greeley, CO is $46,660, which is $11,490 more than the average pay in the profession.
Allentown, PA
Average Salary: $46,020 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a fabricator working in Allentown, PA is $46,020, which is $10,850 more than the average pay in the profession.
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