Artist Fabricator Salary in the United States

How much does an Artist Fabricator make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Artist Fabricator in the United States is $72,980 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Artist Fabricator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,075
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,250 to $80,882
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,302

Key Factors That Influence Artist Fabricator Salaries

An Artist Fabricator'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 Artist Fabricator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Artist Fabricator'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): $66,997
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $67,720
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,882
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,955
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,504
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Artist Fabricator less than 1 year $66,997
Early Career Level Artist Fabricator 1-2 years $67,720
Mid-Level Level Artist Fabricator 2-4 years $71,882
Senior-Level Level Artist Fabricator 5-8 years $74,955
Expert Level Artist Fabricator over 8 years $75,504

Top Paying Cities for Artist Fabricator

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: $92,050
  • San Francisco: $91,042
  • Oakland: $89,123

Artist Fabricator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Artist Fabricator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and MFG Nondurable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Artist Fabricator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Artist Fabricator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Artist Fabricator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare $102,172 $49.0 40%
MFG Nondurable $98,523 $47.0 35%
Business Services $94,874 $46.0 30%
Energy & Utilities $91,225 $44.0 25%
Aerospace & Defense $87,576 $42.0 20%

How Education impacts an Artist Fabricator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Artist Fabricator professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Artist Fabricator with a high school is between $67,952 and $73,711.

Artist Fabricator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Artist Fabricator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 4.3%
High School 12.8%
Associate's Degree 13.4%
Bachelor's Degree 59.3%
Master's Degree or MBA 9.6%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0.7%

Artist Fabricator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Artist Fabricator'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$64,250
Average $72,980/year
$80,882
$5,354
Average $6,082/month
$6,740
$1,236
Average $1,403/week
$1,555
$31
Average $35/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,882 $6,740 $1,555 $39
Average $72,980 $6,082 $1,403 $35
25th Percentile $64,250 $5,354 $1,236 $31

Most common benefits for Artist Fabricator

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Artist Fabricator

Here are companies hiring for Artist Fabricator and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Artist Fabricator Job

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FAQ about Artist Fabricator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Artist Fabricator?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Artist Fabricator roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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