Assembler Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median assembler in the San Jose area earns $52,360 a year ($25.17 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($44,650) and 10% above the California median ($47,720). Half of the 5,290 assemblers there earn between $47,830 and $62,400.
Median $52,360
10th: $43,74090th: $76,580
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,740 | $37,020 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $47,830 | $40,160 | $37,380 |
| Median | $52,360 | $47,720 | $44,650 |
| 75th percentile | $62,400 | $60,070 | $51,200 |
| 90th percentile | $76,580 | $72,830 | $64,880 |
| Average | $57,150 | $51,060 | $46,660 |
| Jobs | 5,290 | 98,390 | 1,405,030 |
San Jose, CA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for assembler pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($60,250).
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- San Francisco, CA: $60,250
- San Diego, CA: $47,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,190
- Nashville, TN: $56,400
- Kansas City, MO: $54,990
- Seattle, WA: $50,150
- Detroit, MI: $49,240
- Hartford, CT: $48,660
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.