Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $38,760 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $58,360
Employed locally 420
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $46,660
    90th
    $58,360

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 41% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 59% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Bakers $40,160
    Production Workers, All Other $38,060
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Salinas, CA is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Salinas, CA is 8.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.