Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Massachusetts
The median for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Massachusetts is $46,720 a year, somewhat above the national $44,650 (+5%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. That is 27% less than the median across all occupations in Massachusetts ($63,590). Among neighbouring states, New Hampshire pays more (up to $46,940 in New Hampshire) and Connecticut, New York, Vermont and Rhode Island pay less (down to $40,590 in Rhode Island). Massachusetts employs 11,600 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, 3.19 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.35 means it is less common in Massachusetts than nationally.
Massachusetts vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Massachusetts | Hourly | $17.15 | $18.97 | $22.46 | $23.76 | $28.90 | $22.64 | 11,600 | 3.19 | 0.35 |
| Annual | $35,660 | $39,450 | $46,720 | $49,420 | $60,110 | $47,080 | ||||
| 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
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.35
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.19
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $23.30 | $48,460 | $37,300 | $63,760 | 40 | 0.43 | 0.05 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $23.01 | $47,860 | $38,270 | $62,420 | 9,900 | 3.66 | 0.41 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $22.96 | $47,760 | $36,080 | $59,060 | 170 | 2.53 | 0.28 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $21.68 | $45,100 | $38,730 | $62,200 | 190 | 3.26 | 0.36 |
| Springfield, MA | $21.58 | $44,880 | $37,280 | $56,290 | 890 | 4.42 | 0.49 |
| Worcester, MA | $21.55 | $44,820 | $36,590 | $55,600 | 1,620 | 4.63 | 0.51 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $19.58 | $40,720 | $31,200 | $59,220 | 3,980 | 5.58 | 0.62 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $22.38 | $46,550 | $39,770 | $59,640 | 180 | 4.46 | 0.49 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $22.46 | $46,720 | 11,600 | 0.35 |
| Connecticut | $21.72 | $45,170 | 10,850 | 0.71 |
| New Hampshire | $22.57 | $46,940 | 6,130 | 0.99 |
| New York | $21.43 | $44,580 | 33,180 | 0.38 |
| Rhode Island | $19.51 | $40,590 | 2,790 | 0.62 |
| Vermont | $21.14 | $43,980 | 1,380 | 0.50 |
See the national page for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (every state ranked) and the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.