Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,680
↑ 33.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.5% since 2011 ($46,210 → $61,680)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $61,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-1.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,680 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $61,240 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $58,430 | +18.1% |
| 2021 | $49,480 | -6.9% |
| 2020 | $53,160 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | $54,210 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | $53,340 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | $53,510 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | $50,050 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $48,970 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $48,340 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $47,330 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | $45,950 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | $46,210 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.