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Electronics Assembler Salary in California (2026)
$23.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,725/year ($3,310/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Electronics Assemblers (4th of 48), with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 37,660 Electronics Assembler jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $48,080 a year — though pay ranges from $37,580 for newcomers to $74,990 at the top.
Electronics Assembler pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 37,660 Electronics Assembler jobs in California (occupation code 51-2028, “Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Electronics Assembler salary of $48,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,725 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $48,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,590 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,678 |
| California state income tax | −$1,087 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,725 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,310 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electronics Assembler make in California?
- The median Electronics Assembler salary in California is $48,080 per year ($23.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,920 and $60,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electronics Assembler in California?
- On the median salary of $48,080, a single filer in California takes home about $39,725 per year ($3,310 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Electronics Assembler jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 37,660 Electronics Assembler jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.