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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers vs. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblerss earn a median salary of $61,680/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn $71,190/year - a difference of $9,510. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Median salary
$61,680
$71,190
Hourly rate
$29.65/hr
$34.23/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$46,040
$45,790
Senior level (90th %)
$94,950
$106,960
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
32,890
685,140
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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