Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,080 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.71
10th percentile $33,520
90th percentile $54,380
Employed locally 2,850
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,520
    25th
    $37,720
    50th (median)
    $43,080
    75th
    $46,760
    90th
    $54,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,880
    Food Batchmakers$38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420
    Machinists$46,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Northwest Illinois is $20.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Northwest Illinois is 2.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $33,520 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,720.