Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $42,050 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.22
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $55,490
Employed locally 2,690
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $42,050
    75th
    $50,600
    90th
    $55,490

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 54% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 46% 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
    Spartanburg, SC $51,040
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $47,080
    Grants Pass, OR $46,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,940
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $45,860
    Pittsburgh, PA $44,830

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,230
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,590
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Reading, PA is $20.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Reading, PA is 0.4% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.