Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary
The median aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers salary in the United States is $65,380 per year ($31.43/hour). Salaries range from $47,310 at the entry level to $107,500+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 34,020 aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 14.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$65,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.43
per hour
Employment
34,020
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,310
25th percentile
$58,600
Median
$65,380
75th percentile
$83,410
90th percentile
$107,500
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-14.5%
Decline
Annual Openings
2,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$46K$110K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$110K
+69%
Pennsylvania
$82K
+25%
Connecticut
$79K
+20%
Texas
$77K
+17%
Arizona
$74K
+13%
Georgia
$73K
+11%
Colorado
$71K
+8%
Tennessee
$66K
+2%
Florida
$65K
-1%
Nebraska
$65K
-1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $110,470 | +69.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $81,680 | +24.9% |
| Connecticut | $78,630 | +20.3% |
| Texas | $76,640 | +17.2% |
| Arizona | $73,930 | +13.1% |
| Georgia | $72,550 | +11.0% |
| Colorado | $70,870 | +8.4% |
| Tennessee | $66,390 | +1.5% |
| Florida | $64,580 | -1.2% |
| Nebraska | $64,530 | -1.3% |
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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $110,470 | +69.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,340 | +48.9% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $86,520 | +32.3% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $79,850 | +22.1% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $77,920 | +19.2% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $75,200 | +15.0% |
| Tucson, AZ | $73,930 | +13.1% |
| Huntsville, AL | $65,860 | +0.7% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,000 | -0.6% |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $64,600 | -1.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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