Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Washington
The median for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Washington is $48,260 a year, somewhat above the national $44,650 (+8%); the state ranks 6th of 51 states by median. That is 23% less than the median across all occupations in Washington ($62,990). Washington pays more than every neighbouring state: Oregon and Idaho range from $44,210 in Idaho to $46,910 in Oregon. Washington employs 16,990 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, 4.79 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.53 means it is less common in Washington than nationally.
Washington vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Washington | Hourly | $18.83 | $21.21 | $23.20 | $28.18 | $30.49 | $24.65 | 16,990 | 4.79 | 0.53 |
| Annual | $39,160 | $44,110 | $48,260 | $58,610 | $63,420 | $51,280 | ||||
| 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
- 6th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.53
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.79
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Washington'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 Washington
13 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $24.68 | $51,320 | $39,490 | $71,020 | 380 | 4.01 | 0.44 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $24.11 | $50,150 | $40,390 | $65,810 | 9,730 | 4.66 | 0.52 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $23.53 | $48,940 | $40,190 | $66,640 | 400 | 7.68 | 0.85 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $23.14 | $48,130 | $35,350 | $58,140 | 120 | 4.62 | 0.51 |
| Bellingham, WA | $23.00 | $47,850 | $38,880 | $59,730 | 960 | 10.51 | 1.16 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $22.69 | $47,180 | $37,850 | $62,740 | 6,500 | 5.38 | 0.60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $22.58 | $46,960 | $37,440 | $54,450 | 340 | 2.58 | 0.28 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $22.46 | $46,710 | $36,850 | $58,080 | 310 | 10.92 | 1.21 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $22.24 | $46,260 | $37,930 | $59,600 | 1,490 | 5.84 | 0.65 |
| Yakima, WA | $21.83 | $45,400 | $37,920 | $58,170 | 440 | 4.49 | 0.50 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $21.55 | $44,820 | $38,610 | $60,210 | 210 | 5.19 | 0.57 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $21.20 | $44,100 | $38,350 | $63,350 | 280 | 2.13 | 0.24 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $19.29 | $40,130 | $36,200 | $60,750 | 230 | 4.50 | 0.50 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $23.10 | $48,040 | $39,300 | $61,920 | 500 | 4.59 | 0.51 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $22.95 | $47,740 | $37,510 | $62,090 | 870 | 6.70 | 0.74 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (every state ranked) and the Washington 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 Washington 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.