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Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-2051 |
| title | Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators |
| onet code | 51-2051.00 |
| description | Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 18,520 |
| a mean | 47,320 |
| a median | 45,760 |
| a pct10 | 35,950 |
| a pct25 | 39,230 |
| a pct75 | 51,530 |
| a pct90 | 61,370 |
| h mean | 22 |
| h median | 22 |
The day-to-day work of a fiberglass laminators and fabricators typically centers on release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Monitoring, Operations Monitoring, and Active Listening. Across the top 6 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.04 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working fiberglass laminators and fabricators, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (45.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 1% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Connecticut at $81,120 and lowest in Georgia at $35,300 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, California, Massachusetts) average $58,532. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $81,120 | $72,990 | $38,780 | $114,450 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $53,910 | $52,540 | $40,600 | $63,390 | 940 |
| Washington | $53,690 | $55,530 | $41,060 | $80,560 | 930 |
| California | $53,350 | $54,870 | $38,260 | $75,100 | 780 |
| Massachusetts | $50,590 | $53,910 | $41,550 | $76,910 | 250 |
| Iowa | $49,940 | $49,360 | $40,430 | $49,940 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $49,260 | $47,050 | $36,520 | $55,610 | 780 |
| Louisiana | $49,090 | $50,120 | $38,230 | $60,460 | 390 |
| Maine | $48,860 | $48,990 | $38,910 | $59,780 | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $48,350 | $52,740 | $40,260 | $62,000 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,840 | $62,680 | $37,730 | $105,550 | 500 |
| South Dakota | $47,390 | $47,780 | $40,850 | $54,470 | 90 |
| Virginia | $46,990 | $48,290 | $31,400 | $63,810 | 250 |
| Utah | $46,870 | $48,060 | $37,960 | $66,720 | 110 |
| Missouri | $46,120 | $46,550 | $29,480 | $72,800 | 180 |
| Nebraska | $46,120 | $45,270 | $39,270 | $53,840 | 70 |
| Arizona | $45,660 | $63,600 | $37,590 | $146,070 | 60 |
| Colorado | $45,660 | $47,130 | $41,120 | $58,570 | 110 |
| Florida | $45,620 | $45,310 | $37,180 | $58,140 | 3,730 |
| Oregon | $45,370 | $46,230 | $36,360 | $61,100 | 190 |
| Ohio | $45,280 | $43,630 | $34,150 | $51,130 | 460 |
| Indiana | $45,240 | $46,780 | $36,280 | $59,040 | 1,850 |
| Montana | $45,240 | $42,840 | $34,430 | $47,170 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $45,130 | $46,280 | $40,520 | $53,730 | 370 |
| New York | $44,620 | $46,000 | $38,130 | $52,690 | 80 |
| Michigan | $44,190 | $45,990 | $38,580 | $54,030 | 400 |
| Kentucky | $43,700 | $42,610 | $32,570 | $49,580 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $43,430 | $44,570 | $30,630 | $60,160 | 870 |
| Minnesota | $41,600 | $45,500 | $38,030 | $56,200 | 300 |
| Texas | $41,240 | $45,250 | $29,100 | $63,770 | 1,060 |
| Mississippi | $40,790 | $42,210 | $30,410 | $61,140 | 210 |
| Nevada | $40,650 | $42,510 | $35,960 | $52,740 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $39,870 | $45,700 | $31,770 | $64,350 | 640 |
| Arkansas | $39,560 | $40,670 | $34,220 | $48,050 | 520 |
| Oklahoma | $37,990 | $38,890 | $30,540 | $44,580 | 300 |
| Alabama | $37,380 | $37,580 | $30,610 | $41,430 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $36,830 | $41,280 | $35,200 | $53,460 | 100 |
| Georgia | $35,300 | $37,040 | $29,970 | $45,900 | 390 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for fiberglass laminators and fabricators. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Boat Assembler or Boat Builder frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators compares to others in the 51 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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