Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $66,930 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.18
10th percentile $49,290
90th percentile $83,270
Employed locally 460
National median $61,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,290
    25th
    $60,880
    50th (median)
    $66,930
    75th
    $83,270
    90th
    $83,270

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary vs area income 79% Median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary is 21% 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
    Tucson, AZ $73,930

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Phoenix, AZ is $32.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $49,290 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,880.