Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $38,390 -9% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $48,080
Employed locally 2,640
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $38,390
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $48,080

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,970
    Production Workers, All Other$35,490
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,920
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in South Illinois is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in South Illinois 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.