Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $83,870 +36% vs national
Median hourly $40.32
10th percentile $56,220
90th percentile $97,370
Employed locally 2,450
National median $61,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,220
    25th
    $59,110
    50th (median)
    $83,870
    75th
    $95,820
    90th
    $97,370

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary vs area income 96% Median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $94,910
    Washington $93,550
    Connecticut $82,280
    Texas $81,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $79,110
    Pennsylvania $78,570

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,030

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Dallas, TX is $40.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.29 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salaries?

    The median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary in Dallas, TX is 36% above the national median of $61,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Dallas?

    Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $56,220 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,110.