Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary by State
Also called: Aircraft Structure Assemblers
The national median pay for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers is $65,380 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,290 in Arkansas to $110,470 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,310
- 25th percentile
- $58,600
- Median
- $65,380
- 75th percentile
- $83,410
- Top 10%
- $107,500
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 34,020 jobs.
Median pay in 22 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $110,470 | +69% | $63,110 | $110,470 | 4,280 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $81,680 | +25% | $45,000 | $112,300 | 740 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $78,630 | +20% | $48,540 | $120,750 | 500 |
| 4 | Texas | $76,640 | +17% | $43,500 | $100,450 | 3,010 |
| 5 | Arizona | $73,930 | +13% | $58,690 | $85,970 | 1,210 |
| 6 | Georgia | $72,550 | +11% | $47,300 | $95,230 | 2,950 |
| 7 | Colorado | $70,870 | +8% | $37,030 | $89,630 | 160 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $66,390 | +2% | $33,130 | $78,420 | 130 |
| 9 | Florida | $64,580 | −1% | $47,040 | $98,290 | 1,280 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $64,530 | −1% | $53,470 | $101,480 | 220 |
| 11 | California | $63,640 | −3% | $48,120 | $94,280 | 2,930 |
| 12 | Kansas | $59,850 | −8% | $52,630 | $77,440 | 9,710 |
| 13 | Alabama | $58,990 | −10% | $49,800 | $85,660 | 950 |
| 14 | Missouri | $58,600 | −10% | $48,800 | $95,800 | 460 |
| 15 | Oregon | $58,050 | −11% | $46,010 | $98,130 | 560 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $51,930 | −21% | $47,240 | $70,060 | 670 |
| 17 | Utah | $51,130 | −22% | $35,700 | $75,440 | 550 |
| 18 | Idaho | $50,100 | −23% | $44,400 | $60,620 | 40 |
| 19 | New York | $49,620 | −24% | $36,120 | $61,110 | 280 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $49,070 | −25% | $37,790 | $74,510 | 400 |
| 21 | Michigan | $47,230 | −28% | $35,920 | $78,020 | 360 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $46,290 | −29% | $35,340 | $59,170 | 780 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary questions
Which state pays aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers the most?
Washington, with a median of $110,470 a year (+69% vs. the national median of $65,380). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $46,290 a year (−29% vs. national).
Where do most aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers work?
Kansas has the most jobs, about 9,710, with a median of $59,850.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.