Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in California
In California, the median pay for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers is $30.60 an hour ($63,640 a year). About 2,930 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($65,380). California ranks 11th of 22 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.14 | $48,120 |
| 25% of workers | $28.91 | $60,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.60 | $63,640 |
| 75% of workers | $37.68 | $78,380 |
| 90% of workers | $45.33 | $94,280 |
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $97,340 | 90 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $65,000 | 1,570 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $64,480 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $60,610 | 630 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $50,190 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $86,100 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $76,590 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $57,590 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,940 |
| Millwrights | $77,950 |
| Avionics Technicians | $92,480 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $46,810 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $47,720 |
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