Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $38,650 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $28,570
90th percentile $48,030
Employed locally 1,550
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,570
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $38,650
    75th
    $43,560
    90th
    $48,030

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 61% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 39% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,600
    Midland, TX $45,460
    Odessa, TX $44,470
    Victoria, TX $38,860
    Sherman-Denison, TX $38,170
    Abilene, TX $38,070

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Waco, TX is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Waco, TX is 8.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $28,570 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.