Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers is $31.43 an hour ($65,380 a year). About 34,020 people work in this job there.

$31.43Median hourly pay

$58,600–$83,410Middle half of workers, yearly

34,020People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.74	$47,310
25% of workers	$28.17	$58,600
Half of workers (median)	$31.43	$65,380
75% of workers	$40.10	$83,410
90% of workers	$51.68	$107,500

Best-paying states for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Washington	$110,470	4,280
Pennsylvania	$81,680	740
Connecticut	$78,630	500
Texas	$76,640	3,010
Arizona	$73,930	1,210
Georgia	$72,550	2,950
Colorado	$70,870	160
Tennessee	$66,390	130
Florida	$64,580	1,280
Nebraska	$64,530	220

Pay by state

Alabama · $58,990
Arizona · $73,930
Arkansas · $46,290
California · $63,640
Connecticut · $78,630
Florida · $64,580
Georgia · $72,550
Kansas · $59,850
North Carolina · $51,930
Oregon · $58,050
Pennsylvania · $81,680
Texas · $76,640
Utah · $51,130
Washington · $110,470

Education, experience and outlook for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -5.6% over ten years, declining · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$79,870
Sheet Metal Workers	$61,800
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$51,330
Millwrights	$65,700
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$53,710
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$47,920
Avionics Technicians	$82,280
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$63,870

Other job titles for this job

Sheet Metal TechnicianStructures MechanicAircraft AssemblerAircraft Fuselage FramerAircraft Layout WorkerAircraft Line AssemblerAircraft Part AssemblerAircraft Structure AssemblerAircraft Surface AssemblerAssembler TechnicianAssembler TechAssembly Riveter

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.