What are the main factors that influence a General Fitter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for General Fitter?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for General Fitter roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A General Fitter's salary?

A General Fitter's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,607 for beginners, reaching about $51,501 at mid-level, and approach $52,620 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a General Fitter?

General Fitter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Fitter roles are District of Columbia $58,307, California $58,085, Massachusetts $57,311. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Fitter roles make?

Salaries for General Fitter level roles vary by specialization: Gas Fitter: $100,251; Orthotic Fitter: $85,351; Instrument Fitter: $67,916; Ship Fitter: $60,040; Fitter Welder: $56,539.

General Fitter Salary in Vermont

How much does a General Fitter make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Fitter in Vermont is $51,687 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a General Fitter's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,239
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,198 to $56,163
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,022

10% $45,022

50% (Median) $51,687

90% $60,239

General Fitter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,163	$4,680	$1,080	$27
Average	$51,687	$4,307	$994	$25
25th Percentile	$48,198	$4,017	$927	$23

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Key Factors That Influence General Fitter Salaries

A General Fitter'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects General Fitter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Fitter'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): $49,607
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,389
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,501
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,309
Expert (over 8 years): $52,620

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level General Fitter	less than 1 year	$49,607
Early Career Level General Fitter	1-2 years	$50,389
Mid-Level Level General Fitter	2-4 years	$51,501
Senior-Level Level General Fitter	5-8 years	$52,309
Expert Level General Fitter	over 8 years	$52,620

How Do General Fitter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract General Fitters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,307.
California: $58,085.
Massachusetts: $57,311.

District of Columbia $58,307 California $58,085 Massachusetts $57,311 Washington $57,101 New Jersey $57,080 Alaska $57,006 Connecticut $56,279 New York $55,984

Hawaii $55,042 Rhode Island $54,599 Maryland $54,299 Minnesota $53,888 Colorado $53,730 Illinois $53,678 Oregon $53,478 Delaware $53,330

New Hampshire $53,237 Virginia $53,030 Pennsylvania $52,424 Nevada $52,119 North Dakota $52,019 Michigan $51,861 Wisconsin $51,803 Vermont $51,687

Texas $51,366 Maine $51,345 Arizona $51,313 Ohio $51,276 Georgia $50,792 Indiana $50,550 Wyoming $50,502 Utah $50,428

Iowa $50,397 Kansas $50,144 Louisiana $50,070 North Carolina $50,044 Missouri $50,034 Florida $49,828 Montana $49,718 Nebraska $49,612

Kentucky $49,554 South Carolina $49,344 Tennessee $49,212 Idaho $49,159 New Mexico $48,775 Oklahoma $48,691 Alabama $48,380 South Dakota $47,859

Arkansas $47,574 West Virginia $47,422 Mississippi $46,963

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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:

Adamant: $52,906
Barre: $52,986
Cabot: $52,869

Adamant, VT $52,906

Barre, VT $52,986

Cabot, VT $52,869

Calais, VT $52,916

East Barre, VT $52,905

East Calais, VT $52,906

East Montpelier, VT $52,941

Eden, VT $52,871

Eden Mills, VT $52,823

Graniteville, VT $52,983

Hyde Park, VT $52,949

Johnson, VT $53,016

Lake Elmore, VT $52,890

Marshfield, VT $52,878

Moretown, VT $53,020

Morrisville, VT $53,014

Moscow, VT $53,040

Northfield, VT $52,955

Northfield Falls, VT $53,203

North Hyde Park, VT $52,946

North Montpelier, VT $52,892

Plainfield, VT $52,885

Roxbury, VT $52,796

South Barre, VT $53,047

Waterbury, VT $53,035

Stowe, VT $53,043

Waitsfield, VT $53,013

Warren, VT $52,914

Washington, VT $52,811

Waterbury Center, VT $53,034

Websterville, VT $52,974

Williamstown, VT $52,912

Wolcott, VT $52,884

Woodbury, VT $52,831

Worcester, VT $52,884

Rutland, VT $52,882

Belmont, VT $52,719

Benson, VT $52,719

Bomoseen, VT $52,802

Brandon, VT $52,841

Bridport, VT $52,847

Castleton, VT $52,812

Center Rutland, VT $52,848

Chittenden, VT $52,727

Cuttingsville, VT $52,708

Danby, VT $52,798

East Middlebury, VT $52,876

East Poultney, VT $52,804

East Wallingford, VT $52,747

Fair Haven, VT $52,766

Florence, VT $52,747

Forest Dale, VT $52,843

Gaysville, VT $52,508

Granville, VT $52,756

Hancock, VT $52,747

Hydeville, VT $52,808

Killington, VT $52,741

Middlebury, VT $52,957

Middletown Springs, VT $52,776

Mount Holly, VT $52,727

North Clarendon, VT $52,804

Orwell, VT $52,798

Pawlet, VT $52,817

Pittsfield, VT $52,772

Pittsford, VT $52,822

Poultney, VT $52,812

Proctor, VT $52,871

Ripton, VT $52,810

Rochester, VT $52,782

Rupert, VT $52,777

Salisbury, VT $52,861

Shoreham, VT $52,817

Stockbridge, VT $52,723

Wallingford, VT $52,751

Wells, VT $52,819

West Pawlet, VT $52,837

West Rupert, VT $52,825

West Rutland, VT $52,792

Whiting, VT $52,819

Saint Johnsbury, VT $52,876

Albany, VT $52,845

Barnet, VT $52,819

Barton, VT $52,839

Beebe Plain, VT $52,855

Concord, VT $52,769

Coventry, VT $52,917

Craftsbury, VT $52,860

Craftsbury Common, VT $52,863

Danville, VT $52,831

Derby, VT $52,855

Derby Line, VT $52,816

East Burke, VT $52,814

East Charleston, VT $52,819

East Hardwick, VT $52,848

East Haven, VT $52,699

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $52,875

Glover, VT $52,823

Granby, VT $52,634

Greensboro, VT $52,806

Greensboro Bend, VT $52,839

Hardwick, VT $52,898

Irasburg, VT $52,826

Island Pond, VT $52,740

Lowell, VT $52,808

Lower Waterford, VT $52,869

Lyndon, VT $52,859

Lyndon Center, VT $52,919

Lyndonville, VT $52,861

Morgan, VT $52,766

Newport, VT $52,887

Newport Center, VT $52,819

North Concord, VT $52,681

North Troy, VT $52,827

Orleans, VT $52,807

Passumpsic, VT $52,879

Peacham, VT $52,772

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $52,880

Sheffield, VT $52,787

Sutton, VT $52,782

Troy, VT $52,832

West Burke, VT $52,818

West Charleston, VT $52,793

West Danville, VT $52,834

Westfield, VT $52,792

West Glover, VT $52,828

Averill, VT $52,521

Beecher Falls, VT $52,861

Canaan, VT $52,730

Gilman, VT $52,962

Guildhall, VT $52,660

Lunenburg, VT $52,775

Norton, VT $52,626

North Bennington, VT $53,214

North Pownal, VT $53,321

Pownal, VT $53,351

White River Junction, VT $52,869

Ascutney, VT $52,894

Barnard, VT $52,749

Bethel, VT $52,781

Bradford, VT $52,837

Bridgewater, VT $52,803

Bridgewater Corners, VT $52,698

Brookfield, VT $52,833

Brownsville, VT $52,804

Chelsea, VT $52,802

Corinth, VT $52,788

East Corinth, VT $52,810

East Randolph, VT $52,820

East Ryegate, VT $52,775

East Thetford, VT $52,840

Fairlee, VT $52,783

Groton, VT $52,797

Hartford, VT $53,006

Hartland, VT $52,821

Hartland Four Corners, VT $52,819

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $52,955

Newbury, VT $52,791

North Hartland, VT $52,858

North Pomfret, VT $52,768

North Thetford, VT $52,839

Norwich, VT $52,828

Plymouth, VT $52,660

Post Mills, VT $52,827

Quechee, VT $52,882

Randolph, VT $52,872

Randolph Center, VT $52,846

Reading, VT $52,704

Sharon, VT $52,780

South Pomfret, VT $52,730

South Royalton, VT $52,796

South Ryegate, VT $52,806

South Strafford, VT $52,793

South Woodstock, VT $52,717

Strafford, VT $52,747

Taftsville, VT $52,886

Thetford, VT $52,840

Thetford Center, VT $52,785

Topsham, VT $52,769

Tunbridge, VT $52,779

Vershire, VT $52,754

Wells River, VT $52,810

West Fairlee, VT $52,907

West Hartford, VT $52,769

West Newbury, VT $52,789

West Topsham, VT $52,811

Wilder, VT $53,009

Windsor, VT $52,842

Woodstock, VT $52,778

Bellows Falls, VT $52,970

Cambridgeport, VT $52,910

Cavendish, VT $52,734

Chester, VT $52,787

Chester Depot, VT $52,768

Grafton, VT $52,747

Londonderry, VT $52,841

Ludlow, VT $52,761

North Springfield, VT $52,946

Perkinsville, VT $52,802

Peru, VT $52,786

Proctorsville, VT $52,743

Saxtons River, VT $52,959

South Londonderry, VT $52,874

Springfield, VT $52,920

Westminster, VT $52,970

Westminster Station, VT $52,974

Weston, VT $52,732

Shaftsbury, VT $53,151

Brattleboro, VT $53,078

Bondville, VT $52,859

East Dover, VT $52,966

Jacksonville, VT $53,099

Jamaica, VT $52,860

Marlboro, VT $53,341

Newfane, VT $52,931

Putney, VT $52,920

Readsboro, VT $53,347

South Newfane, VT $52,950

Stamford, VT $53,309

Townshend, VT $52,884

Vernon, VT $53,241

Wardsboro, VT $52,922

West Dover, VT $53,009

West Dummerston, VT $52,945

West Halifax, VT $53,026

West Townshend, VT $52,812

West Wardsboro, VT $52,813

Whitingham, VT $53,080

Williamsville, VT $52,945

Wilmington, VT $53,048

Burlington, VT $53,193

South Burlington, VT $53,190

Winooski, VT $53,193

Colchester, VT $53,193

Alburgh, VT $52,928

Bakersfield, VT $53,006

Belvidere Center, VT $52,814

Bristol, VT $53,017

Cambridge, VT $53,080

Charlotte, VT $53,121

East Berkshire, VT $52,955

East Fairfield, VT $53,034

Enosburg Falls, VT $52,888

Essex, VT $53,153

Essex Junction, VT $53,156

Fairfax, VT $53,084

Fairfield, VT $53,033

Ferrisburgh, VT $53,062

Franklin, VT $52,891

Grand Isle, VT $53,089

Highgate Center, VT $52,936

Highgate Springs, VT $52,963

Hinesburg, VT $53,120

Huntington, VT $53,080

Isle La Motte, VT $52,994

Jeffersonville, VT $53,045

Jericho, VT $53,108

Jonesville, VT $53,119

Milton, VT $53,134

Monkton, VT $53,077

Montgomery, VT $52,888

Montgomery Center, VT $52,823

New Haven, VT $53,011

North Ferrisburgh, VT $53,086

North Hero, VT $53,033

Richford, VT $52,879

Richmond, VT $53,114

Saint Albans, VT $53,057

Saint Albans Bay, VT $53,050

Shelburne, VT $53,169

Sheldon, VT $52,994

Sheldon Springs, VT $53,124

South Hero, VT $53,137

Starksboro, VT $53,048

Swanton, VT $52,984

Underhill, VT $53,096

Underhill Center, VT $53,098

Vergennes, VT $52,995

Waterville, VT $53,013

Westford, VT $53,123

Williston, VT $53,163

Montpelier, VT $52,977

Bennington, VT $53,253

Arlington, VT $53,065

Dorset, VT $52,859

East Arlington, VT $52,839

East Dorset, VT $52,860

Manchester, VT $53,003

Manchester Center, VT $52,968

General Fitter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Fitter roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, General Fitter positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view General Fitter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a General Fitter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$62,024	$30.0	20%

General Fitter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Fitter'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.

$48,198

Average $51,687/year

$56,163

$4,017

Average $4,307/month

$4,680

$927

Average $994/week

$1,080

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,163	$4,680	$1,080	$27
Average	$51,687	$4,307	$994	$25
25th Percentile	$48,198	$4,017	$927	$23

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