Career Outlook for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
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The overall job outlook for Structural Metal Fabricator or Fitter careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 7.83 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.3 percent per year. Demand for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters is expected to go up, with an expected 34,210 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 5.38 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in the following states
Texas | 10,640 |
California | 6,990 |
Pennsylvania | 4,460 |
Ohio | 3,290 |
Florida | 3,150 |
Michigan | 2,590 |
Indiana | 2,580 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Alaska | 30 |
Guam | 50 |
Vermont | 70 |
North Dakota | 170 |
Montana | 180 |
Hawaii | 190 |
New Mexico | 190 |