SOC 51-2028 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — Visalia
Visalia, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Visalia, CA comes to $50,090 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,850 by 9.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Visalia, CA comes to $50,090 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,850 by 9.2%. Pay ranges from under $36,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,610 to $70,860.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Santa Maria records the highest median at $62,200. Of the 365 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 215th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,540 | −20.3% |
| 25th | $38,610 | −15.8% |
| Median (50th) | $50,090 | +9.2% |
| 75th | $70,860 | +54.5% |
| 90th | $77,840 | +69.8% |
| Mean | $54,700 | +19.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Maria | $62,200 | 500 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $56,400 | 4,570 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $55,230 | 7,320 | |
| 4 | Stockton | $51,120 | 240 | |
| 5 | Bakersfield | $50,740 | 90 | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $49,540 | 480 | |
| 7 | San Luis Obispo | $49,450 | 270 | |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $49,280 | 140 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $47,850 | 4,650 | |
| 10 | Oxnard | $47,070 | 1,080 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Visalia run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $50,090 buys what $45,248 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,248US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,090 a year, 9.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,540 to $77,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Maria, at $62,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Visalia, CA?
The median annual wage is $50,090, or $24.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,850, so pay in Visalia, CA is 9.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Visalia, CA earns more than $77,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Santa Maria, at $62,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Visalia, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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