Metals Fabrication & Welding Technology Job and Salary Outlook
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State, Local, and National Wages and Employment Trends
Annual Salary Information
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data)
Median Hourly Rates
| Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
| United States | $17.10 | $20.00 | $26.61 | $36.74 | $47.86 |
| Pennsylvania | $19.69 | $23.54 | $31.11 | $41.44 | $51.46 |
Median Annual Salary
| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
| United States | $35,570 | $41,590 | $55,350 | $76,410 | $99,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,960 | $48,970 | $64,700 | $86,190 | $107,030 |
State and National Employment Trends
(Pennsylvania source: Projections Central 2020-2030 long-term projections external site)
(United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022-2032 employment projections)
Pennsylvania
| Employment (2020) | Projected employment (2030) | Projected growth (2020-2030) | Projected annual job openings (2020-2030) |
| 2,970 employees | 3,080 employees | +4% | 290 |
United States
| Employment (2022) | Projected employment (2032) | Projected growth (2022-2032) | Projected annual job openings (2022-2032) |
| 126,200 employees | 126,000 employees | -0% (Little or no change) | 11,400 |
*Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
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