What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Fabricator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Fabricator?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Fabricator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Fabricator's salary?

An Assistant Fabricator's salary grows with experience: starting around $37,471 for beginners, reaching about $53,517 at mid-level, and approach $56,787 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Fabricator?

Assistant Fabricator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Fabricator roles are District of Columbia $67,912, California $67,655, Massachusetts $66,753. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Fabricator roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Fabricator level roles vary by specialization: Fabricator: $67,563; Exhibit Fabricator: $59,864; Composite Fabricator: $58,614; Welding Fabricator: $55,535; Rebar Fabricator: $46,328.

Assistant Fabricator Salary in Mississippi

How much does an Assistant Fabricator make in Mississippi? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Fabricator in Mississippi is $54,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Assistant Fabricator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,555
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,242 to $60,382
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,272

10% $44,272

50% (Median) $54,700

90% $65,555

Assistant Fabricator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,382	$5,032	$1,161	$29
Average	$54,700	$4,558	$1,052	$26
25th Percentile	$49,242	$4,103	$947	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Fabricator Salaries

An Assistant Fabricator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Fabricator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Fabricator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,471
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,925
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,517
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,076
Expert (over 8 years): $56,787

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Production Technician I	less than 1 year	$37,471
Production Technician II	1-2 years	$47,925
Assistant Fabricator	2-4 years	$53,517
Production Technician IV	5-8 years	$59,076
Production Team Leader	over 8 years	$56,787

How Do Assistant Fabricator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Fabricators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,912.
California: $67,655.
Massachusetts: $66,753.

District of Columbia $67,912 California $67,655 Massachusetts $66,753 Washington $66,508 New Jersey $66,483 Alaska $66,397 Connecticut $65,551 New York $65,207

Hawaii $64,110 Rhode Island $63,594 Maryland $63,245 Minnesota $62,766 Colorado $62,582 Illinois $62,521 Oregon $62,288 Delaware $62,116

New Hampshire $62,008 Virginia $61,766 Pennsylvania $61,061 Nevada $60,705 North Dakota $60,589 Michigan $60,405 Wisconsin $60,337 Vermont $60,202

Texas $59,828 Maine $59,804 Arizona $59,767 Ohio $59,724 Georgia $59,160 Indiana $58,877 Wyoming $58,822 Utah $58,736

Iowa $58,700 Kansas $58,405 Louisiana $58,319 North Carolina $58,289 Missouri $58,276 Florida $58,037 Montana $57,908 Nebraska $57,786

Kentucky $57,718 South Carolina $57,473 Tennessee $57,320 Idaho $57,258 New Mexico $56,810 Oklahoma $56,712 Alabama $56,350 South Dakota $55,743

Arkansas $55,412 West Virginia $55,234 Mississippi $54,700

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Fabricator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Hillsboro: $53,679
Holly Bluff: $53,218
Kosciusko: $53,204

Hillsboro, MS $53,679

Holly Bluff, MS $53,218

Kosciusko, MS $53,204

Lake, MS $53,501

Lena, MS $53,712

Lexington, MS $53,110

Lorman, MS $53,242

Louise, MS $53,780

Ludlow, MS $53,829

Mc Adams, MS $53,156

Mc Cool, MS $53,096

Madden, MS $53,363

Madison, MS $54,319

Magee, MS $53,745

Mayersville, MS $53,537

Mendenhall, MS $53,936

Midnight, MS $53,782

Mize, MS $53,526

Morton, MS $53,955

Mount Olive, MS $53,530

Natchez, MS $53,380

Newhebron, MS $53,680

Pattison, MS $53,498

Pelahatchie, MS $54,126

Pickens, MS $53,537

Piney Woods, MS $54,215

Pinola, MS $53,903

Port Gibson, MS $53,488

Puckett, MS $54,007

Pulaski, MS $53,698

Raleigh, MS $53,553

Raymond, MS $54,299

Redwood, MS $53,566

Ridgeland, MS $54,458

Rolling Fork, MS $53,575

Sallis, MS $53,247

Sandhill, MS $54,251

Satartia, MS $53,839

Sharon, MS $53,895

Sibley, MS $53,509

Silver City, MS $53,482

Star, MS $54,289

Taylorsville, MS $53,391

Tchula, MS $53,155

Terry, MS $54,316

Thomastown, MS $53,368

Tinsley, MS $53,791

Tougaloo, MS $54,497

Utica, MS $53,999

Vaiden, MS $53,003

Valley Park, MS $53,319

Vaughan, MS $53,644

Vicksburg, MS $53,749

Walnut Grove, MS $53,465

Washington, MS $53,357

Wesson, MS $53,722

West, MS $52,996

Whitfield, MS $54,492

Yazoo City, MS $53,568

Jackson, MS $54,535

Pearl, MS $54,531

Richland, MS $54,535

Flowood, MS $54,519

Byram, MS $54,468

Lula, MS $54,253

Lyon, MS $53,244

Marks, MS $53,604

Michigan City, MS $54,657

Mount Pleasant, MS $55,971

Myrtle, MS $53,669

Nesbit, MS $56,896

New Albany, MS $53,573

Olive Branch, MS $56,813

Oxford, MS $53,758

Pope, MS $53,420

Potts Camp, MS $54,259

Red Banks, MS $55,943

Ripley, MS $53,504

Robinsonville, MS $56,128

Sarah, MS $55,325

Sardis, MS $54,356

Senatobia, MS $55,395

Sherard, MS $53,128

Sledge, MS $54,163

Southaven, MS $57,229

Taylor, MS $53,675

Tiplersville, MS $53,597

Tula, MS $53,375

Tunica, MS $55,471

University, MS $54,137

Victoria, MS $55,874

Walls, MS $57,106

Walnut, MS $53,616

Waterford, MS $54,457

Greenville, MS $54,529

Alligator, MS $52,959

Anguilla, MS $53,961

Arcola, MS $54,529

Avon, MS $54,529

Benoit, MS $54,019

Beulah, MS $53,520

Boyle, MS $53,777

Chatham, MS $54,435

Cleveland, MS $53,582

Doddsville, MS $53,286

Drew, MS $53,001

Parchman, MS $53,058

Dublin, MS $52,865

Duncan, MS $52,930

Glen Allan, MS $54,272

Grace, MS $54,140

Gunnison, MS $53,085

Hollandale, MS $54,529

Holly Ridge, MS $54,055

Indianola, MS $54,091

Inverness, MS $53,985

Isola, MS $54,107

Leland, MS $54,529

Merigold, MS $53,293

Metcalfe, MS $54,529

Moorhead, MS $53,568

Mound Bayou, MS $53,244

Pace, MS $53,558

Panther Burn, MS $54,291

Rena Lara, MS $52,943

Rome, MS $52,954

Rosedale, MS $53,431

Ruleville, MS $53,257

Scott, MS $54,205

Shaw, MS $53,940

Shelby, MS $53,117

Stoneville, MS $54,529

Sunflower, MS $53,467

Wayside, MS $54,529

Winstonville, MS $53,391

Winterville, MS $54,529

Tupelo, MS $53,818

Algoma, MS $53,670

Amory, MS $52,910

Baldwyn, MS $53,538

Becker, MS $52,774

Belden, MS $53,725

Belmont, MS $53,328

Blue Springs, MS $53,574

Booneville, MS $53,506

Burnsville, MS $53,464

Corinth, MS $53,666

Dennis, MS $53,267

Derma, MS $53,623

Ecru, MS $53,618

Fulton, MS $53,539

Gattman, MS $52,698

Glen, MS $53,517

Abbeville, MS $54,069

Arkabutla, MS $55,917

Ashland, MS $54,274

Batesville, MS $53,916

Belen, MS $53,439

Blue Mountain, MS $53,627

Byhalia, MS $56,191

Clarksdale, MS $53,089

Coahoma, MS $53,636

Coldwater, MS $56,004

Como, MS $54,664

Courtland, MS $53,636

Crenshaw, MS $54,380

Crowder, MS $53,450

Darling, MS $53,895

Dumas, MS $53,468

Dundee, MS $54,286

Etta, MS $53,611

Falcon, MS $54,024

Falkner, MS $53,866

Farrell, MS $53,245

Friars Point, MS $53,667

Hernando, MS $56,422

Hickory Flat, MS $54,019

Holly Springs, MS $54,892

Horn Lake, MS $57,167

Independence, MS $55,785

Jonestown, MS $53,685

Lake Cormorant, MS $56,866

Lamar, MS $54,921

Stennis Space Center, MS $54,491

Diamondhead, MS $54,032

Biloxi, MS $54,363

Diberville, MS $54,333

Escatawpa, MS $54,068

Gautier, MS $54,058

Hurley, MS $54,212

Kiln, MS $54,087

Lakeshore, MS $54,532

Long Beach, MS $53,966

Mc Henry, MS $53,815

Moss Point, MS $54,112

Ocean Springs, MS $54,139

Vancleave, MS $54,005

Pascagoula, MS $54,112

Pass Christian, MS $53,967

Pearlington, MS $55,238

Perkinston, MS $53,805

Saucier, MS $53,977

Waveland, MS $54,117

Wiggins, MS $53,622

Brookhaven, MS $53,713

Bogue Chitto, MS $53,439

Bude, MS $53,445

Centreville, MS $55,018

Chatawa, MS $53,929

Crosby, MS $53,761

Fernwood, MS $53,675

Gloster, MS $54,127

Jayess, MS $53,261

Kokomo, MS $53,287

Liberty, MS $54,276

Mc Call Creek, MS $53,396

Mccomb, MS $53,460

Magnolia, MS $53,737

Meadville, MS $53,236

Monticello, MS $53,579

Oak Vale, MS $53,309

Osyka, MS $54,110

Roxie, MS $53,206

Ruth, MS $53,343

Silver Creek, MS $53,531

Smithdale, MS $53,361

Sontag, MS $53,598

Summit, MS $53,341

Tylertown, MS $53,330

Union Church, MS $53,447

Woodville, MS $54,333

Columbus, MS $52,300

Aberdeen, MS $52,652

Ackerman, MS $53,120

Artesia, MS $52,376

Bellefontaine, MS $53,201

Brooksville, MS $52,577

Caledonia, MS $52,532

Cedarbluff, MS $52,659

Crawford, MS $52,455

Eupora, MS $53,186

French Camp, MS $53,106

Hamilton, MS $52,432

Kilmichael, MS $53,079

Maben, MS $52,977

Mantee, MS $53,047

Mathiston, MS $53,072

Mayhew, MS $52,303

Montpelier, MS $52,847

Pheba, MS $52,796

Prairie, MS $52,646

Starkville, MS $52,592

Mississippi State, MS $52,549

Steens, MS $52,329

Stewart, MS $53,087

Sturgis, MS $52,947

Walthall, MS $53,289

Weir, MS $53,171

West Point, MS $52,403

Woodland, MS $53,078

Thaxton, MS $53,476

Tishomingo, MS $53,225

Toccopola, MS $53,481

Trebloc, MS $52,903

Tremont, MS $53,417

Van Vleet, MS $53,314

Vardaman, MS $53,377

Verona, MS $53,807

Wheeler, MS $53,512

Grenada, MS $53,105

Banner, MS $53,334

Big Creek, MS $53,194

Bruce, MS $53,368

Calhoun City, MS $53,303

Carrollton, MS $52,854

Cascilla, MS $52,920

Charleston, MS $52,993

Coffeeville, MS $53,137

Coila, MS $52,860

Cruger, MS $52,981

Duck Hill, MS $53,062

Elliott, MS $53,121

Enid, MS $53,145

Glendora, MS $52,834

Gore Springs, MS $53,158

Greenwood, MS $52,839

Holcomb, MS $52,852

Itta Bena, MS $53,229

Mc Carley, MS $52,923

Minter City, MS $52,727

Money, MS $52,798

Morgan City, MS $53,323

North Carrollton, MS $53,140

Oakland, MS $53,084

Paris, MS $53,336

Philipp, MS $52,686

Pittsboro, MS $53,381

Schlater, MS $52,831

Scobey, MS $52,999

Sidon, MS $52,965

Slate Spring, MS $53,269

Sumner, MS $52,991

Swan Lake, MS $52,852

Swiftown, MS $53,463

Tie Plant, MS $53,107

Tillatoba, MS $53,025

Tippo, MS $52,768

Tutwiler, MS $52,963

Vance, MS $52,879

Water Valley, MS $53,280

Webb, MS $52,918

Winona, MS $53,061

Belzoni, MS $53,716

Benton, MS $53,633

Bentonia, MS $54,017

Bolton, MS $54,239

Brandon, MS $54,243

Braxton, MS $54,152

Camden, MS $53,495

Canton, MS $54,049

Carthage, MS $53,392

Cary, MS $53,631

Clinton, MS $54,410

Conehatta, MS $53,391

Crystal Springs, MS $54,129

Delta City, MS $54,288

D Lo, MS $54,040

Durant, MS $53,163

Edwards, MS $54,098

Ethel, MS $53,092

Fayette, MS $53,265

Flora, MS $54,214

Pocahontas, MS $54,479

Florence, MS $54,353

Meridian, MS $53,287

Bailey, MS $53,215

Buckatunna, MS $53,261

Chunky, MS $53,165

Clara, MS $53,223

Collinsville, MS $53,243

Daleville, MS $53,163

Decatur, MS $53,244

De Kalb, MS $53,175

Enterprise, MS $53,165

Hickory, MS $53,174

Lauderdale, MS $53,228

Lawrence, MS $53,357

Little Rock, MS $53,185

Louin, MS $53,275

Louisville, MS $53,173

Macon, MS $53,307

Marion, MS $53,401

Newton, MS $53,256

Noxapater, MS $53,198

Pachuta, MS $53,134

Paulding, MS $53,123

Philadelphia, MS $53,242

Porterville, MS $53,165

Preston, MS $53,181

Quitman, MS $53,203

Rose Hill, MS $53,093

Scooba, MS $53,288

Sebastopol, MS $53,521

Shubuta, MS $53,157

Shuqualak, MS $53,280

State Line, MS $53,360

Stonewall, MS $53,225

Toomsuba, MS $53,240

Union, MS $53,210

Vossburg, MS $53,145

Waynesboro, MS $53,226

Hattiesburg, MS $53,349

Bassfield, MS $53,309

Bay Springs, MS $53,315

Beaumont, MS $53,289

Brooklyn, MS $53,398

Carriere, MS $54,337

Carson, MS $53,333

Collins, MS $53,382

Columbia, MS $53,303

Eastabuchie, MS $53,249

Ellisville, MS $53,268

Heidelberg, MS $53,182

Laurel, MS $53,433

Leakesville, MS $53,701

Lucedale, MS $54,119

Lumberton, MS $53,543

Mc Lain, MS $53,497

Mc Neill, MS $54,270

Moselle, MS $53,249

Moss, MS $53,217

Neely, MS $53,399

New Augusta, MS $53,181

Nicholson, MS $54,607

Ovett, MS $53,178

Petal, MS $53,331

Picayune, MS $54,556

Poplarville, MS $53,917

Prentiss, MS $53,500

Purvis, MS $53,333

Richton, MS $53,170

Sandersville, MS $53,274

Sandy Hook, MS $53,323

Seminary, MS $53,238

Soso, MS $53,228

Stringer, MS $53,259

Sumrall, MS $53,263

Foxworth, MS $53,287

Gulfport, MS $53,934

Bay Saint Louis, MS $54,431

Plantersville, MS $53,511

Pontotoc, MS $53,657

Randolph, MS $53,458

Rienzi, MS $53,512

Saltillo, MS $53,679

Shannon, MS $53,530

Sherman, MS $53,742

Smithville, MS $53,241

Golden, MS $53,333

Greenwood Springs, MS $52,870

Guntown, MS $53,592

Houlka, MS $53,534

Houston, MS $53,246

Iuka, MS $53,271

Mantachie, MS $53,598

Marietta, MS $53,442

Mooreville, MS $53,699

Nettleton, MS $53,318

New Site, MS $53,326

Okolona, MS $53,196

Lambert, MS $53,025

Forest, MS $53,647

Gallman, MS $53,982

Georgetown, MS $54,015

Goodman, MS $53,439

Harperville, MS $53,605

Harriston, MS $53,289

Harrisville, MS $54,103

Hazlehurst, MS $53,772

Hermanville, MS $53,597

Assistant Fabricator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Fabricator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Fabricator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Fabricator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Fabricator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$71,111	$34.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$65,641	$32.0	20%

Assistant Fabricator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Fabricator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$49,242

Average $54,700/year

$60,382

$4,103

Average $4,558/month

$5,032

$947

Average $1,052/week

$1,161

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,382	$5,032	$1,161	$29
Average	$54,700	$4,558	$1,052	$26
25th Percentile	$49,242	$4,103	$947	$24

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