Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $37,780 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $23,270
90th percentile $51,690
Employed locally 1,630
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,270
    25th
    $31,360
    50th (median)
    $37,780
    75th
    $43,880
    90th
    $51,690

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 59% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 41% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $53,510
    Tuscaloosa, AL $53,050
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,210
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,120
    Vallejo, CA $48,080

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Decatur, AL is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Decatur, AL is 10.5% below 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $23,270 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,360.