Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators (SOC 51-2090) employed 1,405,030 people in May 2025. The median pay is $44,650 a year ($21.47 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,280 and the highest-paid 10% more than $64,880. BLS projects its employment to change by +1.1% between 2025 and 2035 (about 138,700 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest median pay: District of Columbia ($50,330), Hawaii ($49,630), Alaska ($49,390). Most jobs: Michigan (112,310), California (98,390), Texas (93,650).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,280 | $16.00 |
| 25th percentile | $37,380 | $17.97 |
| Median | $44,650 | $21.47 |
| Mean | $46,660 | $22.43 |
| 75th percentile | $51,200 | $24.62 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $64,880 | $31.19 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 1,403,500 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 1,418,400 |
| Change in jobs | 14,900 |
| Percent change | +1.1% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 138,700 |
| Self-employed share | 0.6% |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 53,280 | 2.79 | $42,700 | $29,050 | $69,780 | -4% | 30% |
| Alaska | 220 | 0.07 | $49,390 | $35,980 | $69,770 | +11% | 35% |
| Arizona | 23,540 | 0.80 | $45,080 | $36,930 | $59,330 | +1% | 45% |
| Arkansas | 12,460 | 1.06 | $36,990 | $29,120 | $49,930 | -17% | 32% |
| California | 98,390 | 0.60 | $47,720 | $37,020 | $72,830 | +7% | 53% |
| Colorado | 9,180 | 0.35 | $46,150 | $37,370 | $61,170 | +3% | 47% |
| Connecticut | 10,850 | 0.71 | $45,170 | $35,620 | $65,340 | +1% | 41% |
| Delaware | 1,210 | 0.28 | $43,770 | $35,510 | $59,160 | -2% | 42% |
| District of Columbia | 80 | 0.01 | $50,330 | $42,080 | $64,400 | +13% | 46% |
| Florida | 42,060 | 0.47 | $38,410 | $30,020 | $55,170 | -14% | 57% |
| Georgia | 52,020 | 1.18 | $38,310 | $30,350 | $50,830 | -14% | 47% |
| Hawaii | 420 | 0.07 | $49,630 | $36,850 | $74,640 | +11% | 47% |
| Idaho | 5,890 | 0.76 | $44,210 | $35,380 | $57,920 | -1% | 38% |
| Illinois | 76,460 | 1.39 | $44,140 | $33,410 | $61,770 | -1% | 36% |
| Indiana | 85,610 | 2.96 | $45,550 | $31,240 | $77,900 | +2% | 29% |
| Iowa | 19,540 | 1.39 | $48,920 | $35,560 | $59,590 | +10% | 24% |
| Kansas | 13,830 | 1.06 | $45,220 | $32,720 | $71,450 | +1% | 29% |
| Kentucky | 47,320 | 2.62 | $47,950 | $33,560 | $66,320 | +7% | 25% |
| Louisiana | 3,400 | 0.19 | $45,070 | $31,200 | $73,910 | +1% | 28% |
| Maine | 3,910 | 0.68 | $45,970 | $36,130 | $61,980 | +3% | 32% |
| Maryland | 6,880 | 0.28 | $45,450 | $35,400 | $65,180 | +2% | 45% |
| Massachusetts | 11,600 | 0.35 | $46,720 | $35,660 | $60,110 | +5% | 47% |
| Michigan | 112,310 | 2.82 | $44,690 | $36,220 | $76,920 | +0% | 31% |
| Minnesota | 44,810 | 1.68 | $46,920 | $37,360 | $61,130 | +5% | 33% |
| Mississippi | 16,800 | 1.60 | $39,070 | $29,130 | $63,170 | -12% | 30% |
| Missouri | 32,850 | 1.24 | $46,480 | $34,670 | $75,380 | +4% | 28% |
| Montana | 1,510 | 0.33 | $44,940 | $35,050 | $59,340 | +1% | 31% |
| Nebraska | 7,240 | 0.78 | $45,470 | $36,230 | $58,360 | +2% | 29% |
| Nevada | 11,290 | 0.81 | $49,050 | $36,230 | $63,710 | +10% | 42% |
| New Hampshire | 6,130 | 0.99 | $46,940 | $36,000 | $62,590 | +5% | 40% |
| New Jersey | 22,270 | 0.57 | $37,620 | $32,220 | $55,940 | -16% | 57% |
| New Mexico | 1,550 | 0.20 | $39,340 | $31,410 | $60,130 | -12% | 34% |
| New York | 33,180 | 0.38 | $44,580 | $35,050 | $62,320 | -0% | 44% |
| North Carolina | 46,670 | 1.05 | $40,330 | $30,600 | $60,330 | -10% | 40% |
| North Dakota | 4,410 | 1.14 | $47,250 | $38,300 | $68,630 | +6% | 25% |
| Ohio | 93,480 | 1.86 | $45,720 | $34,210 | $66,160 | +2% | 29% |
| Oklahoma | 11,920 | 0.77 | $40,600 | $30,700 | $57,560 | -9% | 31% |
| Oregon | 11,120 | 0.63 | $46,910 | $37,830 | $61,050 | +5% | 41% |
| Pennsylvania | 57,780 | 1.05 | $44,160 | $31,530 | $61,480 | -1% | 34% |
| Rhode Island | 2,790 | 0.62 | $40,590 | $31,200 | $60,510 | -9% | 42% |
| South Carolina | 42,150 | 2.02 | $45,500 | $33,740 | $74,280 | +2% | 34% |
| South Dakota | 3,960 | 0.96 | $43,240 | $32,920 | $61,650 | -3% | 28% |
| Tennessee | 58,760 | 1.98 | $44,630 | $33,930 | $78,460 | -0% | 35% |
| Texas | 93,650 | 0.74 | $38,320 | $29,120 | $58,280 | -14% | 46% |
| Utah | 19,110 | 1.22 | $44,040 | $35,840 | $59,860 | -1% | 43% |
| Vermont | 1,380 | 0.50 | $43,980 | $35,100 | $60,420 | -2% | 36% |
| Virginia | 21,750 | 0.59 | $44,900 | $32,290 | $60,720 | +1% | 44% |
| Washington | 16,990 | 0.53 | $48,260 | $39,160 | $63,420 | +8% | 45% |
| West Virginia | 3,480 | 0.55 | $39,850 | $28,410 | $51,230 | -11% | 27% |
| Wisconsin | 46,360 | 1.74 | $45,670 | $36,500 | $59,860 | +2% | 30% |
| Wyoming | 1,200 | 0.47 | $40,720 | $33,160 | $60,460 | -9% | 29% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 530 | $64,950 | $34,780 | $139,380 | 0.33 |
| Jackson, MS | 4,810 | $63,170 | $31,920 | $69,190 | 1.97 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | 6,280 | $63,140 | $36,750 | $71,860 | 6.80 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 17,700 | $60,250 | $44,900 | $76,340 | 0.83 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 8,650 | $59,730 | $37,320 | $78,330 | 3.34 |
| Spartanburg, SC | 11,790 | $59,300 | $37,860 | $74,280 | 7.90 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | 2,040 | $57,260 | $39,990 | $63,930 | 2.41 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 20,770 | $56,400 | $36,460 | $79,140 | 2.09 |
| Grand Island, NE | 370 | $55,120 | $40,690 | $63,090 | 1.03 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 6,170 | $55,120 | $35,890 | $77,380 | 3.14 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 13,770 | $54,990 | $36,810 | $78,900 | 1.39 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 1,360 | $54,400 | $30,020 | $71,390 | 2.76 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 320 | $53,500 | $36,850 | $74,640 | 0.08 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 7,320 | $53,050 | $39,470 | $70,970 | 7.47 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 5,290 | $52,360 | $43,740 | $76,580 | 0.52 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 1,620 | $52,330 | $37,950 | $61,550 | 1.72 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 340 | $52,260 | $34,790 | $76,690 | 0.58 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 710 | $51,850 | $34,970 | $58,240 | 1.50 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 380 | $51,320 | $39,490 | $71,020 | 0.44 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 1,080 | $51,200 | $38,190 | $56,410 | 2.72 |
| Bismarck, ND | 310 | $50,750 | $39,220 | $58,540 | 0.48 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 2,140 | $50,510 | $35,920 | $60,280 | 4.60 |
| Dubuque, IA | 800 | $50,320 | $36,540 | $56,910 | 1.52 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 1,610 | $50,310 | $40,160 | $61,680 | 2.11 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 9,730 | $50,150 | $40,390 | $65,810 | 0.52 |
| Decatur, IL | 1,060 | $50,040 | $41,300 | $57,240 | 2.56 |
| Toledo, OH | 9,030 | $49,740 | $37,620 | $71,300 | 3.43 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 1,200 | $49,410 | $36,630 | $65,180 | 1.24 |
| Peoria, IL | 2,300 | $49,410 | $35,000 | $77,940 | 1.53 |
| Ames, IA | 470 | $49,360 | $37,940 | $59,840 | 0.94 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 55,100 | $49,240 | $37,000 | $77,550 | 3.20 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 2,710 | $49,100 | $37,020 | $57,290 | 5.50 |
| Reno, NV | 7,550 | $49,050 | $46,070 | $63,710 | 3.03 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 4,730 | $48,990 | $34,390 | $67,010 | 1.39 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 400 | $48,940 | $40,190 | $66,640 | 0.85 |
| Casper, WY | 330 | $48,920 | $33,470 | $68,720 | 0.91 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 4,220 | $48,660 | $36,320 | $77,710 | 0.78 |
| Vallejo, CA | 1,050 | $48,630 | $38,690 | $64,930 | 0.80 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 20,920 | $48,440 | $34,790 | $64,460 | 3.38 |
| Greenville, NC | 570 | $48,310 | $28,990 | $60,580 | 0.78 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 790 | $48,260 | $37,600 | $64,440 | 0.43 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 1,830 | $48,240 | $38,430 | $75,620 | 0.70 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | 5,370 | $48,180 | $36,660 | $63,930 | 1.51 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 8,260 | $48,120 | $36,180 | $78,480 | 4.05 |
| Florence, SC | 1,550 | $47,960 | $31,600 | $55,910 | 1.93 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 2,880 | $47,880 | $31,940 | $60,420 | 0.79 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 9,900 | $47,860 | $38,270 | $62,420 | 0.41 |
| Bellingham, WA | 960 | $47,850 | $38,880 | $59,730 | 1.16 |
| Dover, DE | 400 | $47,650 | $35,560 | $59,380 | 0.65 |
| Merced, CA | 310 | $47,640 | $36,310 | $63,100 | 0.43 |
| Boulder, CO | 1,350 | $47,610 | $39,650 | $62,840 | 0.77 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 330 | $47,560 | $37,530 | $65,550 | 0.37 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | 790 | $47,510 | $35,310 | $55,650 | 0.97 |
| Madison, WI | 4,510 | $47,360 | $37,990 | $59,520 | 1.22 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 8,340 | $47,350 | $37,200 | $75,690 | 0.60 |
| Midland, TX | 470 | $47,270 | $36,380 | $63,710 | 0.43 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 29,570 | $47,200 | $37,850 | $60,650 | 1.68 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 6,500 | $47,180 | $37,850 | $62,740 | 0.60 |
| Bend, OR | 1,100 | $47,060 | $41,370 | $63,110 | 1.13 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | 460 | $46,970 | $35,020 | $61,430 | 0.99 |
The median is $44,650 a year ($21.47 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $33,280 and the highest-paid tenth over $64,880 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
1,405,030 in May 2025, and BLS projects +1.1% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS).
District of Columbia, with a median of $50,330 (among states with published figures).