Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers is $28.36 an hour ($58,990 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.

$28.36Median hourly pay
$54,230–$66,070Middle half of workers, yearly
950People in this job in Alabama

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($65,380). Alabama ranks 13th of 22 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers in Alabama

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.94$49,800
25% of workers$26.07$54,230
Half of workers (median)$28.36$58,990
75% of workers$31.76$66,070
90% of workers$41.18$85,660

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Huntsville$65,860240
Mobile$56,640180
Birmingham$49,9000

Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 Alabama

JobMedian yearly pay
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$82,260
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52,220
Sheet Metal Workers$47,530
Millwrights$61,410
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,050
Avionics Technicians$95,920
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,700
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,180

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.