SOC 51-2090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — El Centro
El Centro, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $43,590, median pay for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in El Centro, CA tracks the national median of $44,650 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $43,590, median pay for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in El Centro, CA tracks the national median of $44,650 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,120 to $49,850.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $60,250. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 177th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | −23.1% |
| 25th | $37,120 | −16.9% |
| Median (50th) | $43,590 | −2.4% |
| 75th | $49,850 | +11.6% |
| 90th | $58,150 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $46,460 | +4.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $60,250 | 17,700 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $52,360 | 5,290 | |
| 3 | Vallejo | $48,630 | 1,050 | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $48,260 | 790 | |
| 5 | Yuba City | $48,230 | 160 | |
| 6 | Redding | $47,770 | 250 | |
| 7 | Merced | $47,640 | 310 | |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $47,560 | 330 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $47,350 | 8,340 | |
| 10 | Stockton | $46,370 | 2,130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Centro run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $43,590 buys what $39,377 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,377US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,590 a year, 2.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,320 to $58,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $60,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in El Centro, CA?
The median annual wage is $43,590, or $20.96 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 $44,650, so pay in El Centro, CA is 2.4% lower. 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 El Centro, CA earns more than $58,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,320 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 San Francisco, at $60,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in El Centro, 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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