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Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operatorss earn a median salary of $40,100/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $2,110. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Median salary
$40,100
$42,210
Hourly rate
$19.28/hr
$20.29/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$30,840
$31,650
Senior level (90th %)
$69,290
$62,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
5,550
1,457,800
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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