Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $38,640 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $29,520
90th percentile $55,140
Employed locally 3,840
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,520
    25th
    $34,660
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $45,600
    90th
    $55,140

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 40% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 60% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $52,330
    Lincoln, NE $47,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,420
    Anchorage, AK $46,040
    Lawrence, KS $45,050
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,000

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Raleigh, NC is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Raleigh, NC is 8.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $29,520 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,660.