Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,350 | $17.00 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $45,850 | $22.04 |
| Mean (average) | $47,660 | $22.92 |
| 90th percentile | $62,950 | $30.27 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 49 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,180 | $29,260 | $51,190 | 4,960 | 1.48 |
| Arizona | $46,110 | $35,420 | $64,420 | 4,650 | 0.9 |
| Arkansas | $46,200 | $32,470 | $55,080 | 1,500 | 0.72 |
| California | $48,080 | $37,580 | $74,990 | 37,660 | 1.3 |
| Colorado | $47,660 | $38,470 | $67,450 | 4,300 | 0.94 |
| Connecticut | $45,080 | $35,520 | $63,020 | 3,580 | 1.33 |
| Delaware | $47,880 | $33,060 | $66,450 | 610 | 0.79 |
| Florida | $39,090 | $30,470 | $59,410 | 9,100 | 0.58 |
| Georgia | $43,410 | $34,790 | $62,520 | 6,190 | 0.8 |
| Idaho | $39,980 | $30,240 | $63,690 | 1,430 | 1.05 |
| Illinois | $42,470 | $31,940 | $61,640 | 13,550 | 1.4 |
| Indiana | $42,810 | $35,630 | $56,550 | 8,220 | 1.62 |
| Iowa | $44,880 | $38,290 | $61,360 | 4,000 | 1.62 |
| Kansas | $43,520 | $32,700 | $57,450 | 3,110 | 1.36 |
| Kentucky | $47,220 | $34,790 | $59,650 | 2,020 | 0.64 |
| Louisiana | $37,930 | $30,700 | $48,990 | 380 | 0.12 |
| Maine | $47,240 | $37,860 | $60,480 | 580 | 0.57 |
| Maryland | $47,720 | $37,610 | $73,180 | 1,050 | 0.24 |
| Massachusetts | $47,130 | $38,370 | $63,060 | 11,580 | 2 |
| Michigan | $44,350 | $35,590 | $63,610 | 7,270 | 1.04 |
| Minnesota | $47,720 | $38,080 | $61,000 | 6,750 | 1.44 |
| Mississippi | $43,270 | $28,750 | $59,280 | 1,620 | 0.88 |
| Missouri | $46,770 | $33,710 | $75,930 | 3,120 | 0.67 |
| Montana | $47,730 | $38,020 | $57,860 | 190 | 0.23 |
| Nebraska | $46,810 | $35,600 | $52,560 | 810 | 0.5 |
| Nevada | $37,110 | $31,200 | $59,260 | 1,470 | 0.6 |
| New Hampshire | $49,020 | $40,340 | $62,080 | 2,930 | 2.7 |
| New Jersey | $45,800 | $34,570 | $66,000 | 6,300 | 0.93 |
| New Mexico | $37,210 | $29,260 | $58,280 | 540 | 0.39 |
| New York | $45,400 | $36,240 | $63,400 | 12,700 | 0.83 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 | $29,600 | $59,180 | 6,780 | 0.86 |
| North Dakota | $42,790 | $35,760 | $51,850 | 450 | 0.66 |
| Ohio | $46,970 | $35,840 | $58,210 | 10,670 | 1.21 |
| Oklahoma | $41,020 | $30,220 | $58,530 | 2,840 | 1.05 |
| Oregon | $47,640 | $39,110 | $60,270 | 3,530 | 1.13 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,600 | $35,770 | $57,260 | 13,440 | 1.4 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,040 | $22,010 | $30,650 | 1,490 | 1 |
| Rhode Island | $37,550 | $34,490 | $57,090 | 820 | 1.03 |
| South Carolina | $46,210 | $35,360 | $57,430 | 4,670 | 1.27 |
| South Dakota | $43,180 | $37,220 | $51,870 | 980 | 1.35 |
| Tennessee | $42,230 | $33,350 | $71,510 | 1,980 | 0.38 |
| Texas | $44,410 | $32,610 | $62,170 | 15,440 | 0.69 |
| Utah | $46,940 | $35,090 | $63,900 | 2,220 | 0.81 |
| Vermont | $48,830 | $38,420 | $58,460 | 460 | 0.95 |
| Virginia | $44,660 | $35,870 | $60,660 | 4,930 | 0.76 |
| Washington | $52,480 | $41,090 | $103,730 | 6,160 | 1.09 |
| West Virginia | $40,260 | $32,480 | $42,790 | 560 | 0.5 |
| Wisconsin | $45,470 | $34,470 | $60,560 | 8,700 | 1.86 |
| Wyoming | $45,520 | $39,610 | $47,870 | 120 | 0.27 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 25,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Data unavailable No academic program is mapped to this occupation in the official crosswalk. Entry is usually through work experience, training, or apprenticeship.
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
BLS groups this occupation differently from O*NET. Skills and tasks below come from the closest O*NET occupation, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (51-2022.00).
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.
- Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
- Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
- Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
- Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
- Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
- Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
- Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Calibration software
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Production control software
- Rasmussen Software Anzio
- Sage 100 ERP
- Terminal emulation software
Transferable skills for career changers: Operations Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Operation and Control, Time Management.
Common job titles: Assembler, Assembler Technician (Assembler Tech), Assembly Worker, Electrical Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Factory Assembler, General Electromechanical Assembly Specialist (Gen Electro/Mech Assm Spec), Small Motor Assembler, Subassembler.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers make?
The national median annual wage for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers was $45,850 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $35,350 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $62,950. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers to change +5.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 25,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($52,480), New Hampshire ($49,020), Vermont ($48,830). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.