Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Sector of Manufacturing

The salary statistics of assemblers and fabricators in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare assemblers and fabricators salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Average Annual Salary of Assemblers and Fabricators

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$23,020
25th Percentile Wage
$27,500
50th Percentile Wage
$34,390
75th Percentile Wage
$44,050
90th Percentile Wage
$56,660

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for assemblers and fabricators in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) assemblers and fabricators is $56,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,390. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid assemblers and fabricators is $23,020.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2018)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of assemblers and fabricators in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth6-Year Growth
2018
$34,390
2.94% 11.49%
2017
$33,380
2.52% -
2016
$32,540
2.18% -
2015
$31,830
1.79% -
2014
$31,260
1.12% -
2013
$30,910
1.52% -
2012
$30,440
- -

Compare Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of assemblers and fabricators in 27 industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for assemblers and fabricators occupations is the lime and gypsum product manufacturing industry with an annual salary $40,140. The lowest paying industry is the soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing industry (annual salary $26,130). For detailed assemblers and fabricators salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.

Industry Name Median Annual Salary
Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
$40,140
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
$36,490
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$35,150
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$34,700
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$34,680
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
$34,560
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$34,220
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills
$33,220
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$32,900
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$32,710
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
$32,220
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
$31,220
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing
$30,240
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
$30,110
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
$30,090
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
$30,070
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing
$29,720
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
$29,440
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
$29,400
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
$29,330
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$29,000
Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
$28,750
Hardware Manufacturing
$28,740
Forging and Stamping
$28,460
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
$28,350
Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
$28,180
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
$26,130

Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].


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