Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $40,030 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $31,050
90th percentile $72,680
Employed locally 450
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,050
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $40,030
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $72,680

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 59% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 41% 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
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $52,690
    Fairbanks-College, AK $49,910
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $49,060
    Kansas City, MO-KS $47,830
    Lawrence, KS $45,050

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040
    Machinists $52,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Topeka, KS is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Topeka, KS is 5.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $31,050 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.