Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$33,280
- 25th Percentile — Junior$37,380
- 50th Percentile — Median$44,650
- 75th Percentile — Senior$51,200
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$64,880
The top 10% of Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators earn $64,880 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $33,280, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
What Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Do
Role, training and entry requirements
Assemblers and fabricators put together finished products and the parts that go into them, using hand tools, power tools, and machines. They work in factories producing everything from vehicles and appliances to electronics and furniture.
How to become one
A high school diploma is typical, and training takes place on the job. Assemblers working on complex products such as aircraft or electronics may need more specialized training.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $55,230 | +18.4% |
| Alaska | $52,740 | +13.0% |
| District of Columbia | $52,150 | +11.8% |
| Michigan | $51,360 | +10.1% |
| Washington | $51,280 | +9.9% |
| California | $51,060 | +9.4% |
| Nevada | $50,920 | +9.1% |
| North Dakota | $50,220 | +7.6% |
| Louisiana | $49,710 | +6.5% |
| Missouri | $49,650 | +6.4% |
| Kentucky | $49,440 | +6.0% |
| New Hampshire | $48,450 | +3.8% |
| Tennessee | $48,410 | +3.8% |
| Minnesota | $48,260 | +3.4% |
| Iowa | $48,210 | +3.3% |
| Indiana | $48,160 | +3.2% |
| Maine | $48,060 | +3.0% |
| Colorado | $48,000 | +2.9% |
| Connecticut | $47,980 | +2.8% |
| South Carolina | $47,940 | +2.7% |
| Oregon | $47,810 | +2.5% |
| Maryland | $47,610 | +2.0% |
| Massachusetts | $47,080 | +0.9% |
| Ohio | $47,050 | +0.8% |
| Kansas | $46,690 | +0.1% |
| New York | $46,600 | -0.1% |
| Arizona | $46,410 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $46,340 | -0.7% |
| Illinois | $46,180 | -1.0% |
| Utah | $45,740 | -2.0% |
| Nebraska | $45,560 | -2.4% |
| Virginia | $45,490 | -2.5% |
| Vermont | $45,480 | -2.5% |
| Montana | $45,150 | -3.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $45,130 | -3.3% |
| South Dakota | $45,120 | -3.3% |
| Idaho | $44,790 | -4.0% |
| Alabama | $44,740 | -4.1% |
| Delaware | $44,430 | -4.8% |
| Wyoming | $44,300 | -5.1% |
| Mississippi | $43,870 | -6.0% |
| New Mexico | $43,450 | -6.9% |
| Rhode Island | $43,420 | -6.9% |
| North Carolina | $43,070 | -7.7% |
| Oklahoma | $42,370 | -9.2% |
| Texas | $41,730 | -10.6% |
| Florida | $41,460 | -11.1% |
| New Jersey | $40,970 | -12.2% |
| Georgia | $40,670 | -12.8% |
| West Virginia | $40,340 | -13.5% |
| Arkansas | $38,740 | -17.0% |
What Factors Affect Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Hawaii pays an average of $55,230, while Arkansas pays $38,740 — a gap of $16,490 per year.
Industry and product complexity drive pay: assemblers in aerospace, vehicle, and electronics manufacturing generally earn more than those in lighter manufacturing. Union contracts, shift differentials, and overtime add to annual earnings.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators?
The average salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in the United States is $46,660 per year, with a median of $44,650.
What is the starting salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators?
Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators typically earn between $33,280 and $37,380 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators the most?
Hawaii pays Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators the most at $55,230 per year on average, followed by Alaska ($52,740) and District of Columbia ($52,150).
How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $46,660, Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators earn approximately $22.43 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 1,405,030 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $46,660 and a median of $44,650 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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