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Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator Salary

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators earn a median $44,650 a year nationally. Production Occupations

U.S. median
$44,650
$21.47 per hour
Range
$33,280 – $64,880
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,405,030
across the U.S.
▲5.8%
Pay trend: The median for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in the U.S. rose from $42,210 (May 2024) to $44,650 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 3.4%.

What miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators do

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
+1.1% (slower than average)
Openings per year
138,700

Employment of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators is projected to grow 1.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 138,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$38,056
per year · effective tax rate 14.8%
$3,171Monthly
$1,586Twice a month
$1,464Every 2 weeks
$18.30Hourly
  • Federal income tax$3,178
  • Social Security (6.2%)$2,768
  • Medicare (1.45%)$647
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$38,056

Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$33,280$16.00$28,920
25th percentile$37,380$17.97$32,215
Median (50th)$44,650$21.47$38,056
75th percentile$51,200$24.62$43,319
90th percentile (top earners)$64,880$31.19$54,311

Best cities for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Jackson, MS$63,170$51,142$57,4324,810
2Lafayette, IN$63,140$51,080$54,6726,280
3Spartanburg, SC$59,300$47,427$52,08811,790
4Lexington, KY$59,730$48,200$51,8908,650
5Nashville, TN$56,400$47,497$49,30320,770
6Tuscaloosa, AL$53,050$42,418$48,3557,320
7Kansas City, MO$54,990$44,717$48,32113,770
8Lansing, MI$55,120$44,377$46,7176,170
9Toledo, OH$49,740$41,561$45,4449,030
10Battle Creek, MI$49,100$39,796$43,9532,710
11Fargo, ND$46,660$39,671$43,6572,350
12Des Moines, IA$47,880$39,484$43,0572,880
13Elkhart, IN$46,960$38,557$42,68618,960
14Clarksville, TN$45,560$38,787$42,6482,520
15Fort Wayne, IN$48,120$39,454$42,6208,260
16Louisville, KY$48,440$39,524$42,46520,920
17Davenport, IA$45,470$37,639$42,2542,550
18Chattanooga, TN$45,330$38,603$42,2058,120
19San Francisco, CA$60,250$48,143$41,64217,700
20Columbus, IN$46,950$38,549$41,4492,980
21Reno, NV$49,050$41,592$41,1747,550
22Tulsa, OK$44,740$36,661$41,0935,800
23Columbus, OH$46,540$39,077$40,93213,640
24Montgomery, AL$45,380$36,639$40,8547,410
25Wichita, KS$44,090$35,946$40,4132,930

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
District of Columbia $50,330+6.9%$40,766 $42,080 – $64,40080
Hawaii $49,630+11.1%$39,800 $36,850 – $74,640420
Alaska $49,390+4.2%$41,865 $35,980 – $69,770220
Nevada $49,050+3.2%$41,592 $36,230 – $63,71011,290
Iowa $48,920+5.9%$40,280 $35,560 – $59,59019,540
Washington $48,260+3.5%$40,957 $39,160 – $63,42016,990
Kentucky $47,950+7.3%$39,147 $33,560 – $66,32047,320
California $47,720+3.6%$38,990 $37,020 – $72,83098,390
North Dakota $47,250−1.0%$40,145 $38,300 – $68,6304,410
New Hampshire $46,940+7.5%$39,896 $36,000 – $62,5906,130
Minnesota $46,920+2.8%$38,189 $37,360 – $61,13044,810
Oregon $46,910+2.7%$36,597 $37,830 – $61,05011,120
Massachusetts $46,720+6.3%$37,604 $35,660 – $60,11011,600
Missouri $46,480+6.8%$38,279 $34,670 – $75,38032,850
Colorado $46,150+2.0%$37,939 $37,370 – $61,1709,180
Maine $45,970+3.4%$37,196 $36,130 – $61,9803,910
Ohio $45,720+2.2%$38,441 $34,210 – $66,16093,480
Wisconsin $45,670+1.4%$37,647 $36,500 – $59,86046,360
Indiana $45,550+6.5%$37,465 $31,240 – $77,90085,610
South Carolina $45,500+7.4%$37,166 $33,740 – $74,28042,150
Nebraska $45,470+0.0%$37,526 $36,230 – $58,3607,240
Maryland $45,450+4.8%$36,904 $35,400 – $65,1806,880
Kansas $45,220+9.5%$36,791 $32,720 – $71,45013,830
Connecticut $45,170+6.6%$37,366 $35,620 – $65,34010,850
Arizona $45,080−0.4%$37,484 $36,930 – $59,33023,540
Louisiana $45,070+3.4%$37,428 $31,200 – $73,9103,400
Montana $44,940+9.7%$36,934 $35,050 – $59,3401,510
Virginia $44,900+11.0%$36,490 $32,290 – $60,72021,750
Michigan $44,690+6.7%$36,440 $36,220 – $76,920112,310
Tennessee $44,630+4.6%$38,040 $33,930 – $78,46058,760
New York $44,580+5.8%$36,190 $35,050 – $62,32033,180
Idaho $44,210+5.3%$36,468 $35,380 – $57,9205,890
Pennsylvania $44,160+1.9%$36,307 $31,530 – $61,48057,780
Illinois $44,140+7.2%$35,606 $33,410 – $61,77076,460
Utah $44,040+4.6%$36,550 $35,840 – $59,86019,110
Vermont $43,980+5.2%$36,478 $35,100 – $60,4201,380
Delaware $43,770+13.2%$35,597 $35,510 – $59,1601,210
South Dakota $43,240+9.4%$36,923 $32,920 – $61,6503,960
Alabama $42,700+5.1%$34,619 $29,050 – $69,78053,280
Wyoming $40,720−4.6%$34,899 $33,160 – $60,4601,200
Oklahoma $40,600+5.5%$33,521 $30,700 – $57,56011,920
Rhode Island $40,590+5.4%$33,889 $31,200 – $60,5102,790
North Carolina $40,330+1.8%$33,485 $30,600 – $60,33046,670
West Virginia $39,850+3.2%$33,106 $28,410 – $51,2303,480
New Mexico $39,340+1.4%$33,065 $31,410 – $60,1301,550
Mississippi $39,070−2.9%$32,742 $29,130 – $63,17016,800
Florida $38,410+2.5%$33,042 $30,020 – $55,17042,060
Texas $38,320+2.4%$32,970 $29,120 – $58,28093,650
Georgia $38,310+0.1%$31,597 $30,350 – $50,83052,020
New Jersey $37,620−2.6%$31,808 $32,220 – $55,94022,270
Arkansas $36,990+1.0%$30,672 $29,120 – $49,93012,460

Related jobs

JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,850High school diploma or equivalent+5.0%
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator$46,880High school diploma or equivalent+4.6%
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,220High school diploma or equivalent-4.0%
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,330High school diploma or equivalent-6.2%
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,710High school diploma or equivalent-17.0%
Timing Device Assembler and Adjuster$62,620High school diploma or equivalent-6.1%
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$65,380High school diploma or equivalent-5.6%
Furniture Finisher$44,540High school diploma or equivalent-3.5%
Woodworkers, All Other$44,530High school diploma or equivalent-2.3%
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$44,810No formal educational credential+0.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator make?

The national median salary for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators is $44,650 a year ($21.47 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,280 and the top 10% earn over $64,880. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators the most?

District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $50,330. After taxes and local prices, Jackson, MS offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators are there in the U.S.?

About 1,405,030 people work as miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators nationwide.

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