Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $44,280 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $69,600
Employed locally 520
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $44,280
    75th
    $50,700
    90th
    $69,600

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 47% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 53% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 4.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.