Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,910 or more. The middle half of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Richmond earn between $36,230 and $46,930.
- $29K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $47K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,490 | $3,541 | $20.43 |
| Median | $39,060 | $3,255 | $18.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,230 | $3,019 | $17.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,930 | $3,911 | $22.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Richmond earn 7% less than the Virginia average ($45,490) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($46,660). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $44,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $42,490 | $39,060 | $28,690 | $58,910 | 2,970 |
| Virginia | $45,490 | $44,900 | $32,290 | $60,720 | 21,750 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $42,490, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $34,692 a year, or $2,891 a month and $1,334 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $42,490 buys what about $43,420 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 8th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Harrisonburg pays the most ($53,320).
- Harrisonburg$53,320
- Blacksburg$51,620
- Lynchburg$47,740
- Staunton$46,970
- Virginia Beach$46,500
- Roanoke$45,200
- Charlottesville$43,810
- Richmond$42,490
- Winchester$39,670
All Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries in Virginia
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 Richmond: questions
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make an hour in Richmond?
$20.43 an hour on average, and $18.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators take-home pay in Richmond?
About $34,692 a year ($2,891 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,490.
Do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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