SOC 51-2090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $42,730, median pay for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Kiryas Joel, NY tracks the national median of $44,650 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $42,730, median pay for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Kiryas Joel, NY tracks the national median of $44,650 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,160 and $49,010. The lowest tenth earn under $34,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,580.
Employment stands at 940, or 3.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Buffalo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $45,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 388th of 454 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | −23.8% |
| 25th | $36,160 | −19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $42,730 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $49,010 | +9.8% |
| 90th | $59,580 | +33.4% |
| Mean | $44,980 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | $45,390 | 4,230 | |
| 2 | Kingston | $45,300 | 240 | |
| 3 | Syracuse | $44,900 | 2,220 | |
| 4 | Utica | $44,550 | 930 | |
| 5 | Albany | $44,510 | 1,390 | |
| 6 | Elmira | $44,050 | 530 | |
| 7 | Rochester | $43,090 | 3,920 | |
| 8 | Binghamton | $41,310 | 540 | |
| 9 | Glens Falls | $40,000 | 1,010 | |
| 10 | New York | $39,640 | 26,880 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kiryas Joel run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $42,730 buys what $39,601 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,601US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,730 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,010 to $59,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 940 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Buffalo, at $45,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median annual wage is $42,730, or $20.55 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 Kiryas Joel, NY is 4.3% 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 Kiryas Joel, NY earns more than $59,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,010 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 Buffalo, at $45,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 940 jobs in this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY. 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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