Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $49,250 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.68
10th percentile $40,850
90th percentile $82,100
Employed locally 840
National median $61,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,850
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $49,250
    75th
    $62,550
    90th
    $82,100

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary vs area income 53% Median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary is 47% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,870
    Connecticut $82,280
    Texas $81,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $79,110

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $79,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,480
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,850
    California $56,160
    North Carolina $51,440

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Los Angeles, CA is $23.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 20.2% below 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $40,850 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.