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).

National mean salary $49,550 ≈ $24/hr
National median salary $46,880
Total employment 16,170 nationwide

Job Outlook, 2024–2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.

Projected growth +4.2% Faster than average
Annual openings 2,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 18,600 → 19,400 (+800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent

Salary Map

Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.

Mean annual wage $38,000–$44,000 $44,000–$46,000 $46,000–$49,000 $49,000–$53,000 $53,000–$74,000 U.S. mean $49,550

💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States

  1. Pennsylvania$73,960
  2. Washington$64,070
  3. New York$55,940
  4. Rhode Island$54,320
  5. Massachusetts$54,270

📉 5 Lowest-Paying States

  1. Georgia$37,640
  2. Alabama$39,200
  3. Virginia$40,460
  4. Kansas$40,650
  5. Minnesota$40,810
#StateMeanMedian Hourlyvs. 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

Top-Paying Metro Areas

Highest median pay among 66 metro areas.

#Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
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).

#IndustryMedianMeanEmployment
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.