Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $44,840 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $35,440
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 11,320
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,440
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $44,840
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $58,290

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460
    Fond du Lac, WI $49,590
    Madison, WI $47,720
    Appleton, WI $47,210
    Duluth, MN-WI $45,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,940

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Milwaukee, WI is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $35,440 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.