Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers is $24.97 an hour ($51,930 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.

$24.97Median hourly pay
$48,210–$58,590Middle half of workers, yearly
670People in this job in North Carolina

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($65,380). North Carolina ranks 16th of 22 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.71$47,240
25% of workers$23.18$48,210
Half of workers (median)$24.97$51,930
75% of workers$28.17$58,590
90% of workers$33.68$70,060

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76,980
Sheet Metal Workers$50,730
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$45,750
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,990
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,580
Millwrights$62,990
Avionics Technicians$78,710
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,330

Other job titles for this job

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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.