Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $43,570 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $31,230
90th percentile $55,820
Employed locally 2,850
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,230
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $43,570
    75th
    $50,450
    90th
    $55,820

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 65% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 35% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450
    Machinists $50,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Roanoke, VA is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Roanoke, VA is 3.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $31,230 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.