Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in California
Also called: Aircraft Structure Assemblers
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California earn a median of $63,640 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($65,380)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 22
- Jobs in the state
- 2,930
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,120; the top 10% earn over $94,280. Nationally the range is $47,310 to $107,500.
States ranked near California
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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay in California
How much do aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers make in California?
The median is $63,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,120 and the top 10% earn over $94,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 22 (−3% vs. the national median of $65,380). Living costs are not included.