Assembler Salary in Washington, DC
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The median assembler in the Washington area earns $46,400 a year ($22.31 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($44,650). Half of the 3,190 assemblers there earn between $39,800 and $55,100.
Median $46,400
10th: $36,40090th: $65,870
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,400 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $39,800 | $37,380 |
| Median | $46,400 | $44,650 |
| 75th percentile | $55,100 | $51,200 |
| 90th percentile | $65,870 | $64,880 |
| Average | $48,740 | $46,660 |
| Jobs | 3,190 | 1,405,030 |
Washington, DC ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for assembler pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($60,250).
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- San Francisco, CA: $60,250
- Nashville, TN: $56,400
- Kansas City, MO: $54,990
- San Jose, CA: $52,360
- Seattle, WA: $50,150
- Detroit, MI: $49,240
- Hartford, CT: $48,660
- Louisville, KY: $48,440
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.