Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators is an occupation catalogued under SOC 51-2090. The role reports a median annual salary of $42,210 in the US and is projected to decline by 10% over the next decade. Entry typically requires a High school diploma or equivalent, and shows moderate AI exposure (0.58 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts.
Pay in India (occupation group)
Average monthly earnings of salaried employees in the occupation group “Plant and machine operators and assemblers” in India, from the Government of India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (January–December 2025). It covers everyone in this group, not only Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, and it is not US pay converted to rupees.
Source: MoSPI (Government of India), Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025, Table 51 — average wage/salary earnings of regular wage/salaried employees, NCO-2015 division 8. Official India data gives one average per occupation group: there are no official India figures for single careers, experience levels or cities. Read the report
Frequently asked questions
How much does Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators earn?
The median annual salary for Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in the US is $42,210.
What is the job outlook for Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators?
The role is projected to decline by 10% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 1,467,100 workers.
How do I become miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators?
The typical entry education is a High school diploma or equivalent. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
Will AI replace Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators?
Our AI-durability model gives Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators a score of 0.58 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.