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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblerss earn a median salary of $61,680/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $19,470. Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Median salary
$61,680
$42,210
Hourly rate
$29.65/hr
$20.29/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$46,040
$31,650
Senior level (90th %)
$94,950
$62,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
32,890
1,457,800
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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