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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in Michigan

The median pay for a aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers in Michigan is $55,070/year ($26.48/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Michigan. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$55K
Median annual
$26.48/hr
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$77K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $55K get you in Michigan?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,662/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,272/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$58,654/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,390/mo

About aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 32,890
Michigan employed: 210
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan

Bar chart showing Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $45,460, 25th percentile $47,040, median $55,070, 75th percentile $74,690, 90th percentile $77,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$47KMedian$55K75th$75K90th$77K
Bar chart showing Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $45,460, 25th percentile $47,040, median $55,070, 75th percentile $74,690, 90th percentile $77,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers make in Michigan?

The median is $55,070 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,460, and experienced aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers can clear $77,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $55K enough to live in Michigan?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,662/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 34.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers salary go in Michigan?

Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers salary is worth about $58,654 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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