Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $58,850 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.30
10th percentile $47,930
90th percentile $66,190
Employed locally 410
National median $61,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,930
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $58,850
    75th
    $64,860
    90th
    $66,190

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary vs area income 58% Median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary is 42% 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
    California $56,160
    North Carolina $51,440
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $49,250

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in San Diego, CA is $28.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary in San Diego, CA is 4.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $47,930 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.