Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers is $41.60 an hour ($86,520 a year). About 2,450 people work in this job there.

$41.60Median hourly pay
$60,250–$86,520Middle half of workers, yearly
2,450People in this job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)

That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($65,380). It is 13% higher than the Texas median ($76,640).

Pay range for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.33$38,130
25% of workers$28.97$60,250
Half of workers (median)$41.60$86,520
75% of workers$41.60$86,520
90% of workers$48.29$100,450

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page)$86,5202,450

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

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Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,340
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Other job titles for this job

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