Fabrication Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Fabrication Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fabrication Manager in the United States is $128,232 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Fabrication Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,105
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,201 to $139,681
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,068
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View as table View as graph 25% $118,201 10% $109,068 90% $150,105 75% $139,681 $128,232 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Fabrication Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $139,681 $11,640 $2,686 $67
Average $128,232 $10,686 $2,466 $62
25th Percentile $118,201 $9,850 $2,273 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Fabrication Manager Salaries

A Fabrication Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fabrication Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fabrication Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $174,754
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,085
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,390
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,267
  • Expert (over 8 years): $156,375
Levels Salary
Manufactu... Level Fabrication Manager$174,754
Manufactu... Level Fabrication Manager$100,085
Fabricati... Level Fabrication Manager$127,390
Manufactu... Level Fabrication Manager$141,267
Manufactu... Level Fabrication Manager$156,375
$174,754 0 yr
$100,085 < 2 yrs
$127,390 2-4 yrs
$141,267 5-8 yrs
$156,375 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Fabrication Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $161,739
  • San Francisco: $159,968
  • Oakland: $156,597

What Skills Can Increase a Fabrication Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.49% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Process Manufacturing (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Process manufacturing is a branch of manufacturing that is associated with formulas and manufacturing recipes, and can be contrasted with discrete manufacturing, which is concerned with discrete units, bills of materials and the assembly of components. Process manufacturing is common in the food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, consumer packaged goods, cannabis, and biotechnology industries. In process manufacturing, the relevant factors are ingredients, not parts; formulas, not bills of materials; and bulk materials rather than individual units. Although there is invariably cross-over between the two branches of manufacturing, the major contents of the finished product and the majority of the resource intensity of the production process generally allow manufacturing systems to be classified as one or the other. For example, a bottle of juice is a discrete item, but juice is process manufactured. The plastic used in injection moulding is process manufactured, but the components it is shaped into are generally discrete, and subject to further assembly.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.49%
Process Manufacturing 1.59%
ISO 1.19%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Fabrication Manager's salary.
  • Operations Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Process Development: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Operations Management
$134,644
5%
Procurement
$133,361
4%
Process Development
$133,361
4%
New Product Introduction
$133,361
4%
Presentation
$133,361
4%
Supply Chain
$132,079
3%
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Fabrication Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Fabrication Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Fabrication Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fabrication Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Fabrication Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$160,290$77.025%
Biotechnology$147,467$71.015%
Pharmaceuticals$147,467$71.015%
Chemicals$141,055$68.010%
Energy & Utilities$141,055$68.010%

How Education impacts a Fabrication Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fabrication Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Fabrication Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $113,702 and $119,584).

Fabrication Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fabrication Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 4.7%
Associates 6.9%
Bachelors 49.4%
Masters 35.7%
Doctorate 2.6%
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Fabrication Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fabrication Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Fabrication Manager

Salaries for a Fabrication Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $136,650 in 2023 to around $134,148 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fabrication Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fabrication Manager Over Time

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2023
$136,650
2024
$136,279
2025
$134,148
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2023 $136,650
2024 $136,279
2025 $134,148
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  • N. Wasserstrom &amp; Sons

    Columbus, OH

    N. Wasserstrom &amp; Sons | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Founded in 1902, N. Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and s... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Great Impressions Signs

    Columbus, OH

    Great Impressions Signs | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Great Impressions Signs is looking for a motivated and dependable. Fabrication Assistant. to join our team. This is a han... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Sterling Process Equipment &amp; Services, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Sterling Process Equipment &amp; Services, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Sterling Process Equipment is continuously interested in pursuing top talent, within every segment of our business. Do you have integrity, a desire to lear... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Thomas &amp; Reed, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Thomas &amp; Reed, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. This entry-level position supports a wide range of hands-on automotive development activities, including veh... more

    8 Days Ago

  • MD Staff, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Emergency Medicine Physician Needed near Columbus, Ohio. An excellent opportunity for a full-time EM Physician to join an Emergency Department team near Co... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Continuum Medical Staffing | Columbus, OH

    PSYCHIATRIST- CHILD/ADOLESCENT COLUMBUS OHIO We are seeking a Board-Certified Child/ Adolescent Psychiatrist for a permanent position in Columbus Ohio No V... more

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FAQ about Fabrication Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Fabrication Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Fabrication Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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