Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$46,880
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$22.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$63,760
entry level starts ~$36,910
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 16,000 employed

How much do Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators make?

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators earn a median annual salary of $46,880 in the United States, which works out to roughly $22.54 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $36,910 at the entry level and $63,760 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $39,430 and $54,490 a year.

That is $14,510 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary range by percentile

Half of all Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators earn between $39,430 and $54,490 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,910$17.75
25th percentile (early career)$39,430$18.96
50th percentile (median)$46,880$22.54
75th percentile (experienced)$54,490$26.20
90th percentile (top earners)$63,760$30.65

Highest-paying states for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators pay at $58,410 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($55,980) and Pennsylvania ($54,800). At the other end, Georgia posts the lowest median at $35,670 — a gap of $22,740 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$58,410$28.08+25%
2Massachusetts$55,980$26.91+19%
3Pennsylvania$54,800$26.35+17%
4New Jersey$54,080$26.00+15%
5Idaho$53,040$25.50+13%

Workforce and education

About 16,000 people work as Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $49,550 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators make in the United States?
The median Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary in the United States is $46,880 per year, or about $22.54 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $36,910, while the top 10% of earners make $63,760 or more.
How does Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators median of $46,880 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators, with a median salary of $58,410 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators work in the United States?
About 16,000 people were employed as Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.