Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $38,400 -9% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $58,970
Employed locally 2,630
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $38,400
    75th
    $46,510
    90th
    $58,970

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,210
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $49,060
    Vallejo, CA $48,080
    Nevada $47,510
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,140
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,770

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Richmond, VA is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Richmond, VA is 9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.