Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041)
Occupation description: Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products. Shipfitters are included in Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (51-4192).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| United States | 80,400 | 68,600 | 0.0 | 1,800 | 6,000 | 6,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: The job outlook for Alaska is not available.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 21.51 | 13.82 | 16.58 | 20.09 | 25.04 | 30.74 |
| Alaska | 24.33 | 14.95 | 19.75 | 25.08 | 29.44 | 31.91 |
