Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for fiberglass laminators and fabricatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Pennsylvania$73,960
- Washington$64,070
- New York$55,940
- Rhode Island$54,320
- Massachusetts$54,270
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $73,960 | $54,800 | $36 | +49.3% | 270 |
| 2 | Washington | $64,070 | $58,410 | $31 | +29.3% | 1,100 |
| 3 | New York | $55,940 | $47,300 | $27 | +12.9% | 120 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $54,320 | $49,260 | $26 | +9.6% | 170 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $54,270 | $55,980 | $26 | +9.5% | 200 |
| 6 | Nevada | $52,740 | $47,700 | $25 | +6.4% | 120 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $52,680 | $54,080 | $25 | +6.3% | 680 |
| 8 | Missouri | $52,610 | $46,640 | $25 | +6.2% | 240 |
| 9 | Maine | $50,950 | $50,710 | $25 | +2.8% | 320 |
| 10 | Iowa | $50,550 | $50,450 | $24 | +2% | 40 |
| 11 | California | $50,520 | $47,750 | $24 | +2% | 850 |
| 12 | Ohio | $50,300 | $49,130 | $24 | +1.5% | 490 |
| 13 | Idaho | $50,060 | $53,040 | $24 | +1% | — |
| 14 | Tennessee | $49,400 | $52,120 | $24 | -0.3% | 590 |
| 15 | Florida | $49,090 | $47,140 | $24 | -0.9% | 2,870 |
| 16 | Oregon | $49,010 | $49,850 | $24 | -1.1% | 160 |
| 17 | Indiana | $48,870 | $45,820 | $24 | -1.4% | 2,010 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $47,760 | $45,250 | $23 | -3.6% | 480 |
| 19 | Texas | $47,250 | $44,450 | $23 | -4.6% | 1,050 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $47,130 | $48,410 | $23 | -4.9% | 70 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $45,830 | $44,060 | $22 | -7.5% | 250 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $45,770 | $43,890 | $22 | -7.6% | 850 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $45,400 | $42,080 | $22 | -8.4% | 180 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $45,190 | $47,420 | $22 | -8.8% | 90 |
| 25 | Colorado | $44,320 | $42,840 | $21 | -10.6% | 80 |
| 26 | Utah | $44,100 | $44,510 | $21 | -11% | 50 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $43,870 | $40,000 | $21 | -11.5% | 220 |
| 28 | Michigan | $43,720 | $43,980 | $21 | -11.8% | 520 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $43,690 | $39,260 | $21 | -11.8% | 120 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $43,480 | $39,450 | $21 | -12.3% | 80 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $41,510 | $39,320 | $20 | -16.2% | 360 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $40,810 | $37,410 | $20 | -17.6% | — |
| 33 | Kansas | $40,650 | $40,460 | $20 | -18% | 210 |
| 34 | Virginia | $40,460 | $39,140 | $19 | -18.3% | 160 |
| 35 | Alabama | $39,200 | $38,360 | $19 | -20.9% | 170 |
| 36 | Georgia | $37,640 | $35,670 | $18 | -24% | 130 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 66 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellingham, WA | $73,920 | $67,780 | 30 |
| 2 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $62,090 | $61,170 | 30 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,130 | $62,410 | 150 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $59,400 | $55,280 | 50 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,110 | $69,030 | 770 |
| 6 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,230 | $59,290 | 90 |
| 7 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $56,850 | $57,340 | 70 |
| 8 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $56,440 | $52,500 | 140 |
| 9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,990 | $56,320 | 100 |
| 10 | Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $55,610 | $52,810 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing fiberglass laminators and fabricatorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $69,430 | $62,500 | 520 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $68,500 | $62,460 | 520 |
| 3 | Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $63,330 | $61,280 | 360 |
| 4 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $63,300 | $71,460 | 70 |
| 5 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $60,950 | $61,890 | — |
| 6 | Repair and Maintenance | $60,010 | $59,580 | 400 |
| 7 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $60,010 | $59,580 | 400 |
| 8 | Chemical Manufacturing | $58,840 | $59,400 | — |
| 9 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $58,840 | $59,400 | — |
| 10 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $58,740 | $59,000 | — |
| 11 | Sector 23 - Construction | $58,740 | $59,000 | — |
| 12 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $58,440 | $70,380 | 1,030 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fiberglass laminators and fabricators make in the U.S.?
The median fiberglass laminators and fabricators salary in the United States is $46,880 per year (mean $49,550), and about 80% earn between $36,910 and $63,760.
How much do fiberglass laminators and fabricators make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,550 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays fiberglass laminators and fabricators the most?
Pennsylvania has the highest average pay for fiberglass laminators and fabricators at $73,960 per year (median $54,800).
What is the job outlook for fiberglass laminators and fabricators?
Employment is projected to change +4.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,100 openings per year.