Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $37,890 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $29,180
90th percentile $49,760
Employed locally 770
National median $42,210

Compare Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Wilmington, NC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
in
Wilmington, NC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,180
    25th
    $33,850
    50th (median)
    $37,890
    75th
    $46,350
    90th
    $49,760

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 51% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 49% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $52,330
    Lincoln, NE $47,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,420
    Anchorage, AK $46,040
    Lawrence, KS $45,050
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,000

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,360
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $82,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,700
    Bakers $34,410
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,830
    Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $52,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Wilmington, NC is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Wilmington, NC is 10.2% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $29,180 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,850.