Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,970 or more. The middle half of fiberglass laminators and fabricators in Philadelphia earn between $48,390 and $57,050.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $54KMedian
- $57K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,640 | $5,220 | $30.12 |
| Median | $54,080 | $4,507 | $26.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,390 | $4,032 | $23.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,050 | $4,754 | $27.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators in Philadelphia earn 15% less than the Pennsylvania average ($73,960) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($49,550). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $46,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $62,640 | $54,080 | $46,000 | $108,970 | 560 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,960 | $54,800 | $40,380 | $108,970 | 270 |
| United States | $49,550 | $46,880 | $36,910 | $63,760 | 16,170 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $62,640, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $50,588 a year, or $4,216 a month and $1,946 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $50,598 | $4,217 |
| Working in PA | $50,588 | $4,216 |
| Working in MD | $49,747 | $4,146 |
| Working in DE | $49,602 | $4,133 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for fiberglass laminators and fabricators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $62,640 buys what about $61,080 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary in nearby metro areas
- Atlantic City, NJ$52,500
- New York, NY$62,410
- Hagerstown, MD$44,500
- Providence, RI$53,550
- Boston, MA$56,320
- Portland, ME$51,280
Highest-paying cities for fiberglass laminators and fabricators
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,030).
- Seattle, WA$69,030
- Bellingham, WA$67,780
- Philadelphia, PA$62,640
- New York, NY$62,410
- Dallas, TX$61,420
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Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do fiberglass laminators and fabricators make an hour in Philadelphia?
$30.12 an hour on average, and $26.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fiberglass laminators and fabricators salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fiberglass laminators and fabricators take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $50,588 a year ($4,216 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,640. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do fiberglass laminators and fabricators earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-2051; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.86, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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