Education, experience and training
According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is high school diploma or equivalent. Typical on-the-job training to reach competency is moderate-term on-the-job training.
Job outlook for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 246,300 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 258,700 in 2035, an increase of 12,400 jobs (+5%). That is faster than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.
About 25,900 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 10.5% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $45,850, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.
Where Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers earn the most
Across the 7 states with published data, the employment-weighted average of local median wages for this occupation ranges from $41,859 in Indiana to $49,373 in California, a gap of $7,513 (1.18 times). 4 of those 7 states average above the BLS national median of $45,850 and 3 average at or below it.
California employs the most people in this occupation among the states covered, 36,560, which is 29.2% of the 125,080 counted across them. Indiana follows with 19,250.
Highest-paying states
California ($49,373), New Hampshire ($48,002) and Massachusetts ($47,097) lead the ranking, while Indiana ($41,859) and Illinois ($41,974) are at the bottom. The table below lists every state with a link to its county-level detail.
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers: pay against the cost of living
We compare 8 labor markets, each represented by its most populous county. After federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics (a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline), the largest yearly margin is in Lake County, IN (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN) at $13,100. The weakest market is Kings County, NY, where the basics cost $3,257 more than take-home pay.
The median wage for this occupation covers all four basics in 6 of the 8 markets and falls short in 2. A one-bedroom apartment takes between 41.5% and 87.0% of take-home pay, depending on the market.
Occupations related to Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Other occupations in the same SOC minor group (51-2000) include Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers and Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators.
Frequently asked questions about Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
What is the national median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers?
BLS lists a national median annual wage of $45,850. Across the states covered here the average local median ranges from $41,859 to $49,373.
Which state pays Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers the most?
California, with an employment-weighted average local median wage of $49,373. New Hampshire is next at $48,002.
What is the job outlook for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers?
BLS projects employment to grow by 5% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 25,900 openings a year.
What education do Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers need?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent and moderate-term on-the-job training, according to BLS.
Where can Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers afford to live best?
Among the markets covered, Lake County, IN leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes, rent, food, energy and gasoline: $13,100 on a median wage of $41,160.