Shipfitter Salary in the United States

Shipfitter Salary

How much does a Shipfitter make in the United States? The average Shipfitter salary in the United States is $47,096 as of June 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $38,844 and $58,676. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Shipfitter Salary $31,332 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Shipfitter Salary $38,844 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Shipfitter Salary $47,096 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Shipfitter Salary $58,676 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Shipfitter Salary $69,220 US June 27, 2024
25% $38,844 10% $31,332 90% $69,220 75% $58,676 $47,096 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Shipfitter need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

2.

Service Quality: Service quality is a measure of how an organization delivers its services compared to the expectations of its customers.

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Repairing: To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.

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Commitment 5.68%
Service Quality 5.05%
Repairing 0.84%
Others 88.43%

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Job Description for Shipfitter

Shipfitter lays-out and fabricates metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames within the hull of ship for riveting or welding. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Shipfitter is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Shipfitter performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Department of the Navy - point loma complex, CA
    Duties * You will install and fit parts on ships and locate positions of pieces by reference to water line, center lines, frame lines and other reference p...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
    Epsilon Systems is currently seeking a (Contingent) full-time Shipfitter I in Mayport, FL Summary: Repairs, modifies, installs and dismantles various shipb...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Department of the Navy - point loma complex, CA
    Duties * You will lay out shell, deck and bulkhead plates, I-beams, channels, angles, pipe and round bar and various other structural shapes, gun rings, st...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Serco Inc. - Newport News, VA
    Position Description If you love and enjoy engaging in high profile projects supporting our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you. Serco i...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Department of Defense - Bangor, WA
    Duties * You will begin performing continuous in-progress job status checks, identification and resolution of problems, identifying and assembling logistic...
    - 1 Day Ago

Career Path for Shipfitter

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Shipfitter, the first career path typically progresses to Roofer.

The second career path typically progresses to Glass Cutter/Finisher.

The third career path typically progresses to Locksmith.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically progresses to Upholsterer.

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Shipfitter Pay Difference by Location

Shipfitter salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Shipfitter, the highest Shipfitter salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Shipfitter salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Shipfitter salary is in Miami, FL, where the Shipfitter salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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