Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$44,650
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$21.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$64,880
entry level starts ~$33,280
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 1,405,000 employed

How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make?

The median pay for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in the United States is $44,650 per year — about $21.47 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $33,280, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $64,880.

That is $16,740 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary range by percentile

Half of all Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators earn between $37,380 and $51,200 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,280$16.00
25th percentile (early career)$37,380$17.97
50th percentile (median)$44,650$21.47
75th percentile (experienced)$51,200$24.62
90th percentile (top earners)$64,880$31.19

Highest-paying states for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay at $50,330 a year, followed by Hawaii ($49,630) and Alaska ($49,390). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $36,990 — a gap of $13,340 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1District of Columbia$50,330$24.20+13%
2Hawaii$49,630$23.86+11%
3Alaska$49,390$23.75+11%
4Nevada$49,050$23.58+10%
5Iowa$48,920$23.52+10%

Workforce and education

About 1,405,000 people work as Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $46,660 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make in the United States?
The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in the United States is $44,650 per year, or about $21.47 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $33,280, while the top 10% of earners make $64,880 or more.
How does Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators median of $44,650 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators, with a median salary of $50,330 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators work in the United States?
About 1,405,000 people were employed as Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.