SOC 51-2090 · May 2025 · United States
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators across the United States is $44,650 per year, measured over 1,405,030 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $50,330.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Pay for this occupation varies by 36.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $50,330 and Arkansas pays $36,990.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $50,330 | 80 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $49,630 | 420 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $49,390 | 220 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $49,050 | 11,290 | |
| 5 | Iowa | $48,920 | 19,540 | |
| 6 | Washington | $48,260 | 16,990 | |
| 7 | Kentucky | $47,950 | 47,320 | |
| 8 | California | $47,720 | 98,390 | |
| 9 | North Dakota | $47,250 | 4,410 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $46,940 | 6,130 |
States with the most Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 112,310 | $44,690 | |
| 2 | California | 98,390 | $47,720 | |
| 3 | Texas | 93,650 | $38,320 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 93,480 | $45,720 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 85,610 | $45,550 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 76,460 | $44,140 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | 58,760 | $44,630 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 57,780 | $44,160 | |
| 9 | Alabama | 53,280 | $42,700 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 52,020 | $38,310 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $64,950 | 530 |
| 2 | Jackson | $63,170 | 4,810 |
| 3 | Lafayette | $63,140 | 6,280 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $60,250 | 17,700 |
| 5 | Lexington | $59,730 | 8,650 |
| 6 | Spartanburg | $59,300 | 11,790 |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $57,260 | 2,040 |
| 8 | Nashville | $56,400 | 20,770 |
| 9 | Grand Island | $55,120 | 370 |
| 10 | Lansing | $55,120 | 6,170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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