Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricator Salary in 2026

    SOC: 51-2051.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $45,760
    per year
    Salary Range
    $36K – $61K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    18,520
    employed
    Job Growth
    +4.2%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators Make?

    Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators earn a median annual salary of $45,760 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $35,950 at the 10th percentile to $61,370 at the 90th percentile — a range of $25,420. The highest-paying state is Connecticut at $81,120.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$35,950
    25th percentile$39,230
    Median (50th)$45,760
    75th percentile$51,530
    90th percentile$61,370
    10th: $35,950Median: $45,76090th: $61,370
    Section 02

    Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricator Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Connecticuttop$81,120
    New Jersey$53,910
    Washington$53,690
    California$53,350
    Massachusetts$50,590
    Iowa$49,940
    Tennessee$49,260
    Louisiana$49,090
    Maine$48,860
    Rhode Island$48,350
    Pennsylvania$47,840
    South Dakota$47,390
    Virginia$46,990
    Utah$46,870
    Missouri$46,120
    Nebraska$46,120
    Arizona$45,660
    Colorado$45,660
    Florida$45,620
    Oregon$45,370
    Ohio$45,280
    Indiana$45,240
    Montana$45,240
    Wisconsin$45,130
    New York$44,620
    Michigan$44,190
    Kentucky$43,700
    South Carolina$43,430
    Minnesota$41,600
    Texas$41,240
    Mississippi$40,790
    Nevada$40,650
    North Carolina$39,870
    Arkansas$39,560
    Oklahoma$37,990
    Alabama$37,380
    West Virginia$36,830
    Georgia$35,300
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    Highest paying
    $58,060
    top metro salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    $56,900
    $-1,160 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $56,580
    $-1,480 vs highest
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
    $53,910
    $-4,150 vs highest
    New Jersey
    $53,910
    $-4,150 vs highest
    Washington
    $53,690
    $-4,370 vs highest
    California
    $53,350
    $-4,710 vs highest
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    $51,480
    $-6,580 vs highest
    Section 04

    Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricator Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$35,950 – $39,230
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$45,760
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$51,530
    Senior (15+ yrs)$61,370+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricator

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ earn $58,060 — $12,300 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($51,530) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 51-2051.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.