Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $45,660 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $62,920
Employed locally 520
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $51,610
    90th
    $62,920

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 42% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 58% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,680
    Bakers $38,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,570
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,830
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $41,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.51 or more per hour.

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

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

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.