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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $64,970 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $53,760
90th percentile $114,830
Employed locally 40
National median $61,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,760
    25th
    $54,650
    50th (median)
    $64,970
    75th
    $78,820
    90th
    $114,830

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary vs area income 49% Median Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary is 51% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,480
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,850
    California $56,160
    North Carolina $51,440
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $49,250

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,950
    Bakers $45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in San Francisco, CA is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.81 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 5.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $53,760 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,650.