Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $39,320 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $58,960
Employed locally 240
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $47,760
    90th
    $58,960

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 57% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tuscaloosa, AL $53,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $52,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,210
    Decatur, IL $50,040
    Vallejo, CA $48,080
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,770

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Bakers $38,710
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Chico, CA is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.32 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Chico, CA is 6.8% below the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Chico?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.