Fabricator salary — global benchmarks
City-by-city fabricator salaries, indexed to local cost-of-living and construction hiring multipliers.
| City | Country | Median | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | United States | $117k | $167k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $106k | $151k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $110k | $156k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $126k | $179k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $105k | $149k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $98.1k | $139k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $91.9k | $131k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $105k | $150k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $98.7k | $140k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $101k | $143k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $126k | $178k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $91.1k | $129k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $87.4k | $124k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $99.2k | $141k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $97.8k | $139k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $83.3k | $118k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $88.6k | $126k | View → |
| Paris | France | $106k | $151k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $99.9k | $142k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $98.2k | $140k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $92.9k | $132k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $93.5k | $133k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $148k | $210k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $142k | $202k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $134k | $191k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $151k | $214k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $137k | $194k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $103k | $146k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $103k | $146k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $90.5k | $129k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $135k | $191k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $123k | $175k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $122k | $173k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $112k | $158k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $111k | $158k | View → |
| Pune | India | $100k | $143k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $103k | $146k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $90.9k | $129k | View → |
| Noida | India | $103k | $147k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $105k | $148k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $84.1k | $119k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $141k | $201k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $103k | $147k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $103k | $146k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $115k | $164k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $89.7k | $127k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $105k | $149k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $84.8k | $120k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $103k | $147k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $115k | $164k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $114k | $162k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $110k | $156k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $109k | $155k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $110k | $156k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $109k | $155k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $98.9k | $140k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $111k | $157k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $102k | $144k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $98.5k | $140k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $105k | $149k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $93.3k | $132k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $88.4k | $126k | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Fabricator do?+
Fabricators cut, weld, and assemble structural and process steel in workshops and on site.
How much do Fabricators earn globally?+
Fabricators earn a median of $67.5k, with junior roles starting around $48.6k and senior or specialist packages reaching $95.8k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Fabricators?+
Fabricators are hired across industrial-construction, oil-gas-epc, power-plants, manufacturing-facilities and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Fabricator?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Fabricators?+
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