Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,560 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $27,380
90th percentile $52,640
Employed locally 21,010
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,380
    25th
    $30,380
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $52,640

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 45% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 55% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,600
    Midland, TX $45,460
    Odessa, TX $44,470
    Victoria, TX $38,860
    Waco, TX $38,650
    Sherman-Denison, TX $38,170

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$81,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Houston, TX is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Houston, TX is 13.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $27,380 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,380.