Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Delaware
At $43,770 a year, the median for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Delaware is close to the national median of $44,650 (−2%); Delaware ranks 37th of 51 states by median. That is 16% less than the median across all occupations in Delaware ($52,190). Among neighbouring states, Maryland and Pennsylvania pay more (up to $45,450 in Maryland) and New Jersey pays less (down to $37,620 in New Jersey). Delaware employs 1,210 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, 2.49 per 1,000 jobs, the 47th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.28 means it is less common in Delaware than nationally.
Delaware vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Delaware | Hourly | $17.07 | $18.52 | $21.04 | $22.91 | $28.44 | $21.36 | 1,210 | 2.49 | 0.28 |
| Annual | $35,510 | $38,530 | $43,770 | $47,650 | $59,160 | $44,430 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.00 | $17.97 | $21.47 | $24.61 | $31.19 | $22.43 | 1,405,030 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,280 | $37,380 | $44,650 | $51,200 | $64,880 | $46,660 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 37th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 47th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.28
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.49
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Delaware's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Delaware
2 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Delaware publish a row for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $22.91 | $47,650 | $35,560 | $59,380 | 400 | 5.88 | 0.65 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $20.31 | $42,240 | $29,460 | $61,330 | 14,100 | 4.87 | 0.54 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $19.26 | $40,070 | $34,340 | $50,260 | 200 | 2.06 | 0.23 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $21.04 | $43,770 | 1,210 | 0.28 |
| Maryland | $21.85 | $45,450 | 6,880 | 0.28 |
| New Jersey | $18.09 | $37,620 | 22,270 | 0.57 |
| Pennsylvania | $21.23 | $44,160 | 57,780 | 1.05 |
See the national page for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (every state ranked) and the Delaware wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Delaware estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.