Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $46,660 ≈ $22/hr
National median salary $44,650
Total employment 1,405,030 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -0.1%
Decline
Annual openings 156,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 1,467,100 → 1,465,900 (-1,300)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$55,230
- Alaska$52,740
- District of Columbia$52,150
- Michigan$51,360
- Washington$51,280
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$38,740
- West Virginia$40,340
- Georgia$40,670
- New Jersey$40,970
- Florida$41,460
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $55,230 | $49,630 | $27 | +18.4% | 420 |
| 2 | Alaska | $52,740 | $49,390 | $25 | +13% | 220 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $52,150 | $50,330 | $25 | +11.8% | 80 |
| 4 | Michigan | $51,360 | $44,690 | $25 | +10.1% | 112,310 |
| 5 | Washington | $51,280 | $48,260 | $25 | +9.9% | 16,990 |
| 6 | California | $51,060 | $47,720 | $25 | +9.4% | 98,390 |
| 7 | Nevada | $50,920 | $49,050 | $24 | +9.1% | 11,290 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $50,220 | $47,250 | $24 | +7.6% | 4,410 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $49,710 | $45,070 | $24 | +6.5% | 3,400 |
| 10 | Missouri | $49,650 | $46,480 | $24 | +6.4% | 32,850 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $49,440 | $47,950 | $24 | +6% | 47,320 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $48,450 | $46,940 | $23 | +3.8% | 6,130 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $48,410 | $44,630 | $23 | +3.8% | 58,760 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $48,260 | $46,920 | $23 | +3.4% | 44,810 |
| 15 | Iowa | $48,210 | $48,920 | $23 | +3.3% | 19,540 |
| 16 | Indiana | $48,160 | $45,550 | $23 | +3.2% | 85,610 |
| 17 | Maine | $48,060 | $45,970 | $23 | +3% | 3,910 |
| 18 | Colorado | $48,000 | $46,150 | $23 | +2.9% | 9,180 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $47,980 | $45,170 | $23 | +2.8% | 10,850 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $47,940 | $45,500 | $23 | +2.7% | 42,150 |
| 21 | Oregon | $47,810 | $46,910 | $23 | +2.5% | 11,120 |
| 22 | Maryland | $47,610 | $45,450 | $23 | +2% | 6,880 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $47,080 | $46,720 | $23 | +0.9% | 11,600 |
| 24 | Ohio | $47,050 | $45,720 | $23 | +0.8% | 93,480 |
| 25 | Kansas | $46,690 | $45,220 | $22 | +0.1% | 13,830 |
| 26 | New York | $46,600 | $44,580 | $22 | -0.1% | 33,180 |
| 27 | Arizona | $46,410 | $45,080 | $22 | -0.5% | 23,540 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $46,340 | $45,670 | $22 | -0.7% | 46,360 |
| 29 | Illinois | $46,180 | $44,140 | $22 | -1% | 76,460 |
| 30 | Utah | $45,740 | $44,040 | $22 | -2% | 19,110 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $45,560 | $45,470 | $22 | -2.4% | 7,240 |
| 32 | Virginia | $45,490 | $44,900 | $22 | -2.5% | 21,750 |
| 33 | Vermont | $45,480 | $43,980 | $22 | -2.5% | 1,380 |
| 34 | Montana | $45,150 | $44,940 | $22 | -3.2% | 1,510 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $45,130 | $44,160 | $22 | -3.3% | 57,780 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $45,120 | $43,240 | $22 | -3.3% | 3,960 |
| 37 | Idaho | $44,790 | $44,210 | $22 | -4% | 5,890 |
| 38 | Alabama | $44,740 | $42,700 | $22 | -4.1% | 53,280 |
| 39 | Delaware | $44,430 | $43,770 | $21 | -4.8% | 1,210 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $44,300 | $40,720 | $21 | -5.1% | 1,200 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $43,870 | $39,070 | $21 | -6% | 16,800 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $43,450 | $39,340 | $21 | -6.9% | 1,550 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $43,420 | $40,590 | $21 | -6.9% | 2,790 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $43,070 | $40,330 | $21 | -7.7% | 46,670 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $42,370 | $40,600 | $20 | -9.2% | 11,920 |
| 46 | Texas | $41,730 | $38,320 | $20 | -10.6% | 93,650 |
| 47 | Florida | $41,460 | $38,410 | $20 | -11.1% | 42,060 |
| 48 | New Jersey | $40,970 | $37,620 | $20 | -12.2% | 22,270 |
| 49 | Georgia | $40,670 | $38,310 | $20 | -12.8% | 52,020 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $40,340 | $39,850 | $19 | -13.5% | 3,480 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $38,740 | $36,990 | $19 | -17% | 12,460 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 510 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette, LA | $64,950 | $72,040 | 530 |
| 2 | Jackson, MS | $63,170 | $52,330 | 4,810 |
| 3 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $63,140 | $56,230 | 6,280 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,250 | $61,560 | 17,700 |
| 5 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,730 | $62,470 | 8,650 |
| 6 | Spartanburg, SC | $59,300 | $60,020 | 11,790 |
| 7 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $57,260 | $55,250 | 2,040 |
| 8 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $56,400 | $57,320 | 20,770 |
| 9 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $56,380 | $57,880 | — |
| 10 | Grand Island, NE | $55,120 | $54,710 | 370 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make in the U.S.?
The median miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators salary in the United States is $44,650 per year (mean $46,660), and about 80% earn between $33,280 and $64,880.
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,660 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators at $55,230 per year (median $49,630).
What is the job outlook for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators?
Employment is projected to change -0.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 156,300 openings per year.