Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $43,720 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $59,410
Employed locally 840
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $49,730
    90th
    $59,410

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 55% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 45% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $56,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,820
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,430
    Bakers $36,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Modesto, CA is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Modesto, CA is 3.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.