SOC 51-2090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — Bloomington
Bloomington, IL · 7 metro areas compared
At $47,890, median pay for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Bloomington, IL tracks the national median of $44,650 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,890, median pay for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Bloomington, IL tracks the national median of $44,650 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,890 and $78,190. The lowest tenth earn under $31,890, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,190.
Decatur leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 166th of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,890 | −28.6% |
| 25th | $31,890 | −28.6% |
| Median (50th) | $47,890 | +7.3% |
| 75th | $78,190 | +75.1% |
| 90th | $78,190 | +75.1% |
| Mean | $53,670 | +20.2% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington sit close to the national average, so $47,890 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$47,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,890US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,890 a year, 7.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,890 to $78,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $50,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Bloomington, IL?
The median annual wage is $47,890, or $23.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,650, so pay in Bloomington, IL is 7.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bloomington, IL earns more than $78,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Decatur, at $50,040 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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