Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in California

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss in California have a median annual salary of $47,720, which works out to about $22.94 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $40,160 to $60,070, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

51-2090 · Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in California at a glance

Median annual salary

$47,720

Median hourly wage

$22.94/hr

Average annual salary

$51,060

Average hourly wage

$24.55/hr

25th percentile

$40,160

75th percentile

$60,070

10th percentile

$37,020

90th percentile

$72,830

People employed

98,390

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators roles in California.

10th percentile
$37,020
25th percentile
$40,160
Median percentile
$47,720
75th percentile
$60,070
90th percentile
$72,830

California vs U.S. salary

The median salary for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators roles in California is about 6.9% above the U.S. median of $44,650 for the same occupation.

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How much does a miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make in California?

Half of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators roles in California report earning more than $47,720 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $51,060 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $40,160 and a quarter are above $60,070, so most miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.