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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,640
Median Annual Salary
▲
+13.3% vs 2024
$69,050
Mean Salary
$63,640
Median Salary
$30.60
Hourly Rate
2,930 people work as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California earn a median salary of $63,640 per year ($5,303/month).
This is 0.3% below the national average of $63,853.
California ranks #11 out of 22 states for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay.
Approximately 2,930 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 13.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.
Top Skills
Quality Control Analysis
3.38
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
3.48
Education and Training
3.47
Mechanical
3.44
English Language
3.44
Production and Processing
3.39
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California
Salaries for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California range from $48,120 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,130 and $78,380.
Median $63,640
P10: $48,120P25: $60,130P75: $78,380P90: $94,280
10th
$48,120
25th
$60,130
Median
$63,640
75th
$78,380
90th
$94,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,120
$23.13
$4,010
25th Percentile
$60,130
$28.91
$5,010
Median (50th)
$63,640
$30.60
$5,303
75th Percentile
$78,380
$37.68
$6,531
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,280
$45.33
$7,856
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
California ranks #11 of 22 states
$63,853
National avg. for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
How much do Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers make in California?
The median annual salary for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California is $63,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,050.
What is the salary range for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California?
Salaries for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California range from $48,120 at the 10th percentile to $94,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,130 and $78,380.
What is the starting salary for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California?
Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers positions in California typically start around $48,120 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,130 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,930 people are employed as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in California is approximately $30.60 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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