SOC 51-2090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage is $39,180.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage is $39,180. That is 12.3% lower than the national median of $44,650. Pay ranges from under $31,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,250 to $47,130.
Employment stands at 840, or 2.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Panama City records the highest median at $47,510. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 342nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,250 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $36,250 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $39,180 | −12.3% |
| 75th | $47,130 | +5.6% |
| 90th | $54,120 | +21.2% |
| Mean | $42,140 | −5.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama City | $47,510 | 790 | |
| 2 | Port St. Lucie | $46,050 | 840 | |
| 3 | North Port | $44,530 | 2,580 | |
| 4 | Deltona | $40,910 | 1,370 | |
| 5 | Wildwood | $39,980 | 130 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $39,950 | 720 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $39,670 | 1,970 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $39,590 | 3,210 | |
| 9 | Sebastian | $39,540 | 150 | |
| 10 | Ocala | $38,580 | 1,460 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $39,180 buys what $37,892 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,892US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,180 a year, 12.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,250 to $54,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Panama City, at $47,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $39,180, or $18.84 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 Cape Coral, FL is 12.3% lower. 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 Cape Coral, FL earns more than $54,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,250 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 Panama City, at $47,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 840 jobs in this occupation in Cape Coral, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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