Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,110 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $61,060
Employed locally 290
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $46,110
    75th
    $50,690
    90th
    $61,060

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 71% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 29% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,730
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Merced, CA is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Merced, CA is 9.2% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.