Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $48,120 +14% vs national
Median hourly $23.14
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $61,980
Employed locally 1,670
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $45,330
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $54,840
    90th
    $61,980

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 70% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 30% 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
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $49,060
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $47,830
    Ames, IA $47,250
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,140
    District of Columbia $47,100

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,420
    Production Workers, All Other$48,700
    Helpers--Production Workers$48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Waterloo, IA is $23.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Waterloo, IA is 14% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,330.