Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $45,870 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $75,800
Employed locally 9,920
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $45,870
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $75,800

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 45% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 55% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $62,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in San Diego, CA is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in San Diego, CA is 8.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.