Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $44,810 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $34,370
90th percentile $60,050
Employed locally 70
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,370
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $49,950
    90th
    $60,050

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 79% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 21% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$34,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,430
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,240
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75,790
    Helpers--Production Workers$38,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in El Centro, CA is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in El Centro, CA is 6.2% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $34,370 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.