Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary in the U.S.
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in the U.S. earn a median of $45,850 a year ($22.04 an hour), based on BLS data for 246,970 workers.
Pay ranges from $35,350 for the lowest-paid 10% to $62,950 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $47,660, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,350 | $17.00 |
| 25th percentile | $38,380 | $18.45 |
| Median | $45,850 | $22.04 |
| 75th percentile | $51,670 | $24.84 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,950 | $30.27 |
| Average (mean) | $47,660 | $22.92 |
Half of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $3,820.83 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $1,910.42 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $1,763.46 |
| Weekly | $881.73 |
| Hourly | $22.04 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $52,480 | 6,160 |
| New Hampshire | $49,020 | 2,930 |
| Vermont | $48,830 | 460 |
| California | $48,080 | 37,660 |
| Delaware | $47,880 | 610 |
| Montana | $47,730 | 190 |
| Maryland | $47,720 | 1,050 |
| Minnesota | $47,720 | 6,750 |
| Colorado | $47,660 | 4,300 |
| Oregon | $47,640 | 3,530 |
| Maine | $47,240 | 580 |
| Kentucky | $47,220 | 2,020 |
| Massachusetts | $47,130 | 11,580 |
| Ohio | $46,970 | 10,670 |
| Utah | $46,940 | 2,220 |
| Nebraska | $46,810 | 810 |
| Missouri | $46,770 | 3,120 |
| South Carolina | $46,210 | 4,670 |
| Arkansas | $46,200 | 1,500 |
| Arizona | $46,110 | 4,650 |
| New Jersey | $45,800 | 6,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,600 | 13,440 |
| Wyoming | $45,520 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $45,470 | 8,700 |
| New York | $45,400 | 12,700 |
| Connecticut | $45,080 | 3,580 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 | 6,780 |
| Iowa | $44,880 | 4,000 |
| Virginia | $44,660 | 4,930 |
| Texas | $44,410 | 15,440 |
| Michigan | $44,350 | 7,270 |
| Kansas | $43,520 | 3,110 |
| Georgia | $43,410 | 6,190 |
| Mississippi | $43,270 | 1,620 |
| South Dakota | $43,180 | 980 |
| Indiana | $42,810 | 8,220 |
| North Dakota | $42,790 | 450 |
| Illinois | $42,470 | 13,550 |
| Tennessee | $42,230 | 1,980 |
| Oklahoma | $41,020 | 2,840 |
| West Virginia | $40,260 | 560 |
| Idaho | $39,980 | 1,430 |
| Florida | $39,090 | 9,100 |
| Alabama | $38,180 | 4,960 |
| Louisiana | $37,930 | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $37,550 | 820 |
| New Mexico | $37,210 | 540 |
| Nevada | $37,110 | 1,470 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,040 | 1,490 |
Best-paying metro areas for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $86,330 | 170 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $62,200 | 500 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $60,130 | 40 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $59,440 | 40 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $58,560 | 260 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,370 | 4,080 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $56,400 | 4,570 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,230 | 7,320 |
| Boulder, CO | $55,220 | 680 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $54,850 | 80 |
| Reading, PA | $54,350 | 690 |
| Elmira, NY | $52,460 | 90 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $51,220 | 350 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $51,120 | 240 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $51,060 | 70 |
Metro areas with the most electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 13,740 | $45,670 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 9,750 | $41,160 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 9,530 | $48,060 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 8,760 | $46,620 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 7,320 | $55,230 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 5,420 | $45,930 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,720 | $47,750 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 4,650 | $47,850 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 4,570 | $56,400 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 4,080 | $58,370 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 4,060 | $47,570 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 3,800 | $46,140 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 3,720 | $45,810 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 3,620 | $45,270 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 3,500 | $46,380 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $44,650 | $21.47 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $51,330 | $24.68 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $65,380 | $31.43 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $53,710 | $25.82 |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | $46,880 | $22.54 |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $48,220 | $23.18 |
| Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | $62,620 | $30.11 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $74,450 | $35.79 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $48,570 | $23.35 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $53,750 | $25.84 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $43,220 | $20.78 |
| Machinist | $58,750 | $28.24 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $40,110 | $19.29 |
| Baker | $37,160 | $17.86 |
More: Production Occupations
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 51-2028. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers make in the U.S.?
The median salary for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers in the U.S. is $45,850 a year, or $22.04 an hour. Pay ranges from $35,350 for the lowest-paid 10% to $62,950 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers in the U.S. earn at least $62,950 a year. The top 25% earn $51,670 or more.
What is the starting pay for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $35,350 a year, and a quarter of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers earn $38,380 or less.
How many electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers work in the U.S.?
About 246,970 electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.