Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,240 or more. The middle half of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Grand Forks earn between $39,000 and $55,910.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $52KMedian
- $56K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,700 | $4,058 | $23.41 |
| Median | $51,850 | $4,321 | $24.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,000 | $3,250 | $18.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,910 | $4,659 | $26.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Grand Forks earn 3% less than the North Dakota average ($50,220) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($46,660). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $44,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $48,700 | $51,850 | $34,970 | $58,240 | 710 |
| North Dakota | $50,220 | $47,250 | $38,300 | $68,630 | 4,410 |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $48,700, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $41,310 a year, or $3,443 a month and $1,589 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $41,310 | $3,443 |
| Working in MN | $39,522 | $3,294 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $48,700 buys what about $56,195 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($50,090).
All Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries in North Dakota
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
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Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make an hour in Grand Forks?
$23.41 an hour on average, and $24.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $41,310 a year ($3,443 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,700.
Do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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