Best cities for an assembler

The best cities for assemblers are Wichita, KS, Toledo, OH, and Reno, NV, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for assemblers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for assemblers in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as an assembler or considering a move, this list of the best cities for assemblers to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for assemblers. We also consider how easy it is to find work as an assembler. While the absolute best city for assemblers is Wichita, KS, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for assemblers in 2026

1. Wichita, KS

Total assembler jobs:	52
Average annual salary:	$33,966
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$27,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$42,000
Location quotient:	2.76

Assembler jobs in Wichita

2. Toledo, OH

Total assembler jobs:	19
Average annual salary:	$32,624
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$26,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Location quotient:	1.93

Assembler jobs in Toledo

3. Reno, NV

Total assembler jobs:	38
Average annual salary:	$32,884
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$26,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Location quotient:	2.28

Assembler jobs in Reno

4. Milwaukee, WI

Total assembler jobs:	78
Average annual salary:	$32,987
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$26,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Location quotient:	1.78

Assembler jobs in Milwaukee

5. Minneapolis, MN

Total assembler jobs:	171
Average annual salary:	$34,720
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$28,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$42,000
Location quotient:	2.05

Assembler jobs in Minneapolis

6. Fort Wayne, IN

Total assembler jobs:	24
Average annual salary:	$28,270
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$22,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$35,000
Location quotient:	1.86

Assembler jobs in Fort Wayne

7. Tulsa, OK

Total assembler jobs:	55
Average annual salary:	$27,806
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$22,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$35,000
Location quotient:	2.59

Assembler jobs in Tulsa

8. Cincinnati, OH

Total assembler jobs:	73
Average annual salary:	$30,815
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$24,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$38,000
Location quotient:	1.52

Assembler jobs in Cincinnati

9. Madison, WI

Total assembler jobs:	42
Average annual salary:	$32,993
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$26,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Location quotient:	1.04

Assembler jobs in Madison

10. Cleveland, OH

Total assembler jobs:	32
Average annual salary:	$32,495
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$25,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Location quotient:	0.91

Assembler jobs in Cleveland

Best cities for assemblers

Wichita, KS
Toledo, OH
Reno, NV
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Fort Wayne, IN
Tulsa, OK
Cincinnati, OH
Madison, WI
Cleveland, OH

Detailed list of the best cities for an assembler

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Wichita, KS	$33,966	$27,000	389,902	52
2	Toledo, OH	$32,624	$26,000	278,508	19
3	Reno, NV	$32,884	$26,000	245,255	38
4	Milwaukee, WI	$32,987	$26,000	595,047	78
5	Minneapolis, MN	$34,720	$28,000	413,651	171
6	Fort Wayne, IN	$28,270	$22,000	264,488	24
7	Tulsa, OK	$27,806	$22,000	403,090	55
8	Cincinnati, OH	$30,815	$24,000	298,800	73
9	Madison, WI	$32,993	$26,000	252,551	42
10	Cleveland, OH	$32,495	$25,000	385,809	32
11	Louisville, KY	$28,020	$22,000	597,337	53
12	Mesa, AZ	$28,597	$22,000	484,587	29
13	North Las Vegas, NV	$31,422	$25,000	238,702	3
14	Memphis, TN	$27,416	$21,000	652,717	61
15	Pittsburgh, PA	$32,537	$25,000	303,625	58
16	Colorado Springs, CO	$32,190	$25,000	465,101	74
17	Oklahoma City, OK	$27,723	$21,000	638,367	73
18	Indianapolis, IN	$27,523	$21,000	855,164	108
19	Portland, OR	$35,382	$28,000	639,863	75
20	Saint Paul, MN	$34,710	$28,000	302,398	38
21	Arlington, TX	$27,070	$21,000	392,772	40
22	Greensboro, NC	$26,634	$20,000	287,027	53
23	Fresno, CA	$34,304	$27,000	522,053	28
24	Chandler, AZ	$28,592	$22,000	247,477	32
25	Lexington, KY	$27,874	$22,000	318,449	10
26	Kansas City, MO	$29,330	$23,000	481,420	53
27	Winston-Salem, NC	$26,663	$20,000	242,203	20
28	Omaha, NE	$28,175	$22,000	446,970	39
29	Fort Worth, TX	$27,103	$21,000	854,113	67
30	Columbus, OH	$31,348	$24,000	860,090	44
31	Henderson, NV	$31,345	$24,000	292,969	4
32	El Paso, TX	$28,017	$21,000	683,080	15
33	Detroit, MI	$28,615	$22,000	672,795	19
34	Gilbert, AZ	$28,575	$22,000	237,133	6
35	Lincoln, NE	$28,019	$22,000	280,364	17
36	Garland, TX	$27,048	$21,000	234,943	6
37	Anaheim, CA	$32,945	$26,000	351,043	21
38	Riverside, CA	$32,865	$26,000	324,722	26
39	Las Vegas, NV	$31,451	$25,000	632,912	18
40	Lubbock, TX	$27,789	$21,000	252,506	7
41	Saint Louis, MO	$28,746	$22,000	311,404	36
42	Aurora, CO	$32,506	$26,000	361,710	13
43	Fremont, CA	$34,783	$27,000	233,136	34
44	Phoenix, AZ	$28,725	$22,000	1,615,017	98
45	Nashville, TN	$27,498	$21,000	660,388	18
46	Sacramento, CA	$34,754	$27,000	495,234	34
47	Philadelphia, PA	$32,474	$25,000	1,567,872	8
48	Tucson, AZ	$28,109	$22,000	530,706	19
49	Albuquerque, NM	$27,857	$22,000	559,277	21
50	Seattle, WA	$36,663	$30,000	704,352	56

Highest paying cities for assemblers

Rank	City	Avg. assembler salary
1	Seattle, WA	$36,663
2	Portland, OR	$35,382
3	Fremont, CA	$34,783
4	Plymouth, MN	$34,728
5	Kansas City, KS	$34,542
6	Appleton, WI	$33,582
7	Salt Lake City, UT	$32,848
8	Boulder, CO	$32,675
9	Reading, PA	$32,648
10	Plymouth, MA	$32,270
11	Portland, ME	$32,254
12	Rochester, NH	$31,879
13	Aurora, IL	$31,658
14	Columbus, OH	$31,348
15	Rochester, NY	$30,661
16	Des Moines, IA	$30,167
17	Kansas City, MO	$29,330
18	Grand Rapids, MI	$28,924
19	Phoenix, AZ	$28,725
20	Florence, KY	$28,395

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