Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay range in Champaign
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,830 or more. The middle half of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Champaign earn between $35,530 and $46,460.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $43KMedian
- $46K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,750 | $3,562 | $20.55 |
| Median | $42,730 | $3,561 | $20.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,530 | $2,961 | $17.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,460 | $3,872 | $22.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in Champaign vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Champaign earn 7% less than the Illinois average ($46,180) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($46,660). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $44,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $42,750 | $42,730 | $32,580 | $54,830 | 1,260 |
| Illinois | $46,180 | $44,140 | $33,410 | $61,770 | 76,460 |
| United States | $46,660 | $44,650 | $33,280 | $64,880 | 1,405,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary after taxes in Champaign
On the average salary of $42,750, a single filer in Champaign takes home about $34,555 a year, or $2,880 a month and $1,329 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Champaign a good place for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Champaign area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $42,750 buys what about $46,115 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Champaign ($50,700). A typical home costs $237,290, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in other Illinois cities
Champaign ranks 7th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($53,670).
- Bloomington$53,670
- Peoria$51,790
- Decatur$49,960
- Rockford$47,260
- Chicago$46,020
- Springfield$42,890
- Champaign$42,750
- Kankakee$42,260
All Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
Lafayette, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,040).
- Lafayette, LA$72,040
- Lexington, KY$62,470
- San Francisco, CA$61,560
- Spartanburg, SC$60,020
- Nashville, TN$57,320
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Champaign: questions
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make an hour in Champaign?
$20.55 an hour on average, and $20.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators salary in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators take-home pay in Champaign?
About $34,555 a year ($2,880 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,750.
Do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators earn more in Champaign than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-2090; area Champaign-Urbana, IL (16580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.