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Job outlook for ship fitters in the United States
Ship fitter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected ship fitter job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 6,900 new jobs for ship fitters are projected over the next decade.
Ship fitter salaries have increased 12% for ship fitters in the last 5 years.
There are over 51,112 ship fitters currently employed in the United States.
There are 9,742 active ship fitter job openings in the US.
The average ship fitter salary is $45,247.
Are ship fitter jobs in demand?
Yes, ship fitter jobs are in demand. Ship fitter demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Ship fitter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of ship fitter jobs and the average ship fitter salary over time.
Ship fitter jobs over time
Ship fitter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,112 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 51,105 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 52,802 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 50,031 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 48,496 | 0.01% |
Average ship fitter salary over time
Ship fitter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,247 | $21.75 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $43,506 | $20.92 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $42,369 | $20.37 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $41,202 | $19.81 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $40,332 | $19.39 | +3.3% |
Ship fitter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of ship fitter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where ship fitters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for ship fitters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 155 | 5% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 53 | 5% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 46 | 5% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 214 | 4% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 41 | 4% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 28 | 4% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 28 | 4% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 26 | 4% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 235 | 3% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 231 | 3% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 194 | 3% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 192 | 3% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 192 | 3% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 185 | 3% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 107 | 3% |
| 16 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 75 | 3% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 58 | 3% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 45 | 3% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 21 | 2% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 14 | 2% |
Most common cities for ship fitters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houma | 6 | 18% | $52,274 |
| 2 | Lockport | 2 | 8% | $45,568 |
| 3 | Yuma | 2 | 2% | $49,122 |
| 4 | Tampa | 5 | 1% | $42,981 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 3 | 1% | $51,963 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $42,666 |
| 7 | Norfolk | 2 | 1% | $52,408 |
| 8 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $42,138 |
| 9 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $53,501 |
| 10 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $48,711 |