Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $47,250 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $36,200
90th percentile $61,280
Employed locally 350
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,200
    25th
    $39,580
    50th (median)
    $47,250
    75th
    $50,890
    90th
    $61,280

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 66% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $49,060
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,120
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $47,830
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,140
    District of Columbia $47,100

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,950
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,150
    Printing Press Operators $42,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Ames, IA is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.77 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Ames, IA is 11.9% above the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Ames?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $36,200 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,580.