Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Salary
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers earn a median $45,850 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$45,850
$22.04 per hour
Range
$35,350 – $62,950
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
246,970
across the U.S.
▲4.1%
Pay trend: The median for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers in the U.S. rose from $44,040 (May 2024) to $45,850 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.7%.
What electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers 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
- +5.0% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 25,900
Employment of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers is projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 25,900 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.
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,020
per year · effective tax rate 14.9%
$3,252Monthly
$1,626Twice a month
$1,501Every 2 weeks
$18.76Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,322
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,843
- Medicare (1.45%)$665
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,020
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,350 | $17.00 | $30,584 |
| 25th percentile | $38,380 | $18.45 | $33,018 |
| Median (50th) | $45,850 | $22.04 | $39,020 |
| 75th percentile | $51,670 | $24.84 | $43,697 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,950 | $30.26 | $52,760 |
Best cities for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $58,370 | $49,080 | $44,164 | 4,080 |
| 2 | Kansas City, MO | $45,240 | $37,341 | $40,350 | 2,510 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $55,230 | $44,476 | $40,278 | 7,320 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA | $45,810 | $37,582 | $39,697 | 3,720 |
| 5 | Milwaukee, WI | $46,380 | $38,187 | $39,393 | 3,500 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $56,400 | $45,331 | $39,209 | 4,570 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $45,270 | $38,554 | $39,090 | 3,620 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $47,570 | $38,942 | $37,972 | 4,060 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $45,930 | $39,085 | $37,913 | 5,420 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,140 | $38,309 | $37,079 | 3,800 |
| 11 | Minneapolis, MN | $47,750 | $38,811 | $37,026 | 4,720 |
| 12 | Detroit, MI | $45,170 | $36,805 | $36,696 | 3,030 |
| 13 | Boston, MA | $48,060 | $38,613 | $35,665 | 9,530 |
| 14 | Portland, OR | $48,140 | $37,478 | $35,551 | 3,170 |
| 15 | San Diego, CA | $47,850 | $39,085 | $34,933 | 4,650 |
| 16 | New York, NY | $46,620 | $37,719 | $33,509 | 8,760 |
| 17 | Atlanta, GA | $40,620 | $33,333 | $33,313 | 2,970 |
| 18 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,670 | $37,466 | $32,991 | 13,740 |
| 19 | Tampa, FL | $38,490 | $33,107 | $32,815 | 2,390 |
| 20 | Chicago, IL | $41,160 | $33,359 | $32,202 | 9,750 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $58,370
- San Francisco, CA — $56,400
- San Jose, CA — $55,230
- Portland, OR — $48,140
- Boston, MA — $48,060
- San Diego, CA — $47,850
- Minneapolis, MN — $47,750
- Philadelphia, PA — $47,570
- New York, NY — $46,620
- Milwaukee, WI — $46,380
- Phoenix, AZ — $46,140
- Dallas, TX — $45,930
- Pittsburgh, PA — $45,810
- Los Angeles, CA — $45,670
- Houston, TX — $45,270
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $52,480 | +4.0% | $44,348 | $41,090 – $103,730 | 6,160 |
| New Hampshire | $49,020 | +4.4% | $41,568 | $40,340 – $62,080 | 2,930 |
| Vermont | $48,830 | +2.6% | $40,213 | $38,420 – $58,460 | 460 |
| California | $48,080 | +2.9% | $39,253 | $37,580 – $74,990 | 37,660 |
| Delaware | $47,880 | +26.4% | $38,671 | $33,060 – $66,450 | 610 |
| Montana | $47,730 | +6.7% | $39,044 | $38,020 – $57,860 | 190 |
| Maryland | $47,720 | −6.4% | $38,620 | $37,610 – $73,180 | 1,050 |
| Minnesota | $47,720 | +3.2% | $38,789 | $38,080 – $61,000 | 6,750 |
| Colorado | $47,660 | +1.4% | $39,086 | $38,470 – $67,450 | 4,300 |
| Oregon | $47,640 | +2.3% | $37,120 | $39,110 – $60,270 | 3,530 |
| Maine | $47,240 | +3.4% | $38,130 | $37,860 – $60,480 | 580 |
| Kentucky | $47,220 | +11.7% | $38,586 | $34,790 – $59,650 | 2,020 |
| Massachusetts | $47,130 | −1.2% | $37,912 | $38,370 – $63,060 | 11,580 |
| Ohio | $46,970 | +2.4% | $39,411 | $35,840 – $58,210 | 10,670 |
| Utah | $46,940 | +4.2% | $38,750 | $35,090 – $63,900 | 2,220 |
| Nebraska | $46,810 | +22.6% | $38,542 | $35,600 – $52,560 | 810 |
| Missouri | $46,770 | +9.4% | $38,499 | $33,710 – $75,930 | 3,120 |
| South Carolina | $46,210 | +8.9% | $37,694 | $35,360 – $57,430 | 4,670 |
| Arkansas | $46,200 | +9.7% | $37,713 | $32,470 – $55,080 | 1,500 |
| Arizona | $46,110 | +6.7% | $38,285 | $35,420 – $64,420 | 4,650 |
| New Jersey | $45,800 | +13.9% | $37,998 | $34,570 – $66,000 | 6,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,600 | +5.6% | $37,420 | $35,770 – $57,260 | 13,440 |
| Wyoming | $45,520 | +15.8% | $38,755 | $39,610 – $47,870 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $45,470 | +0.0% | $37,495 | $34,470 – $60,560 | 8,700 |
| New York | $45,400 | +3.3% | $36,804 | $36,240 – $63,400 | 12,700 |
| Connecticut | $45,080 | +2.8% | $37,298 | $35,520 – $63,020 | 3,580 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 | +7.7% | $37,112 | $29,600 – $59,180 | 6,780 |
| Iowa | $44,880 | +1.1% | $37,187 | $38,290 – $61,360 | 4,000 |
| Virginia | $44,660 | +8.0% | $36,310 | $35,870 – $60,660 | 4,930 |
| Texas | $44,410 | +10.2% | $37,863 | $32,610 – $62,170 | 15,440 |
| Michigan | $44,350 | −1.6% | $36,181 | $35,590 – $63,610 | 7,270 |
| Kansas | $43,520 | +12.5% | $35,520 | $32,700 – $57,450 | 3,110 |
| Georgia | $43,410 | +6.1% | $35,430 | $34,790 – $62,520 | 6,190 |
| Mississippi | $43,270 | +14.3% | $35,949 | $28,750 – $59,280 | 1,620 |
| South Dakota | $43,180 | +11.1% | $36,875 | $37,220 – $51,870 | 980 |
| Indiana | $42,810 | +8.2% | $35,344 | $35,630 – $56,550 | 8,220 |
| North Dakota | $42,790 | +3.2% | $36,562 | $35,760 – $51,850 | 450 |
| Illinois | $42,470 | +6.5% | $34,347 | $31,940 – $61,640 | 13,550 |
| Tennessee | $42,230 | +5.5% | $36,112 | $33,350 – $71,510 | 1,980 |
| Oklahoma | $41,020 | −4.8% | $33,839 | $30,220 – $58,530 | 2,840 |
| West Virginia | $40,260 | +3.3% | $33,421 | $32,480 – $42,790 | 560 |
| Idaho | $39,980 | −6.6% | $33,293 | $30,240 – $63,690 | 1,430 |
| Florida | $39,090 | +3.2% | $33,589 | $30,470 – $59,410 | 9,100 |
| Alabama | $38,180 | +0.2% | $31,214 | $29,260 – $51,190 | 4,960 |
| Louisiana | $37,930 | +5.8% | $31,905 | $30,700 – $48,990 | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $37,550 | −12.6% | $31,560 | $34,490 – $57,090 | 820 |
| New Mexico | $37,210 | +2.4% | $31,446 | $29,260 – $58,280 | 540 |
| Nevada | $37,110 | −5.2% | $31,998 | $31,200 – $59,260 | 1,470 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $48,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator | $46,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $44,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $51,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $53,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Timing Device Assembler and Adjuster | $62,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $65,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Printing Press Operator | $45,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $45,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $45,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers make?
The national median salary for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers is $45,850 a year ($22.04 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,350 and the top 10% earn over $62,950. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $52,480. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers are there in the U.S.?
About 246,970 people work as electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers nationwide.