SOC 51-2011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers is $61,672 per year ($29.65/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $53,186 and $75,234 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $94,952 per year. There are approximately 32,890 aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $22.13 | $46,030 |
| P25 | $25.57 | $53,186 |
| P50MEDIAN | $29.65 | $61,672 |
| P75 | $36.17 | $75,234 |
| P90 | $45.65 | $94,952 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers is $61,672 per year ($29.65/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $53,186 and $75,234 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers is $94,952 per year ($45.65/hr). The 75th percentile is $75,234 per year.
Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (10th percentile) earn approximately $46,030 per year ($22.13/hr). The 25th percentile is $53,186 per year.
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