Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,450 or more. The middle half of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Columbus earn between $33,310 and $42,870.
- $29K10th
- $33K25th
- $36KMedian
- $43K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,040 | $3,087 | $17.81 |
| Median | $35,740 | $2,978 | $17.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,310 | $2,776 | $16.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,870 | $3,572 | $20.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Columbus earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($40,670) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($46,660). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $44,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $37,040 | $35,740 | $29,320 | $44,450 | 790 |
| Georgia | $40,670 | $38,310 | $30,350 | $50,830 | 52,020 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $37,040, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $30,842 a year, or $2,570 a month and $1,186 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $30,842 | $2,570 |
| Working in AL | $30,443 | $2,537 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $37,040 buys what about $41,480 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 9th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($43,870).
All Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries in Georgia
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 Columbus: questions
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make an hour in Columbus?
$17.81 an hour on average, and $17.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators take-home pay in Columbus?
About $30,842 a year ($2,570 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,040.
Do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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