Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $73,040 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.12
10th percentile $48,670
90th percentile $85,680
Employed locally 140
National median $61,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,670
    25th
    $62,790
    50th (median)
    $73,040
    75th
    $85,680
    90th
    $85,680

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 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
    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
    Florida $62,770
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,770
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $62,510
    Jacksonville, FL $60,630

    Related occupations in Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,130
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,460
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Palm Bay, FL is $35.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary in Palm Bay, FL is 18.4% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $48,670 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,790.