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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$70,870
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.9% vs 2024
$66,020
Mean Salary
$70,870
Median Salary
$34.07
Hourly Rate
160 people work as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado earn a median salary of $70,870 per year ($5,905/month).
This is 11.0% above the national average of $63,853.
Colorado ranks #7 out of 22 states for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay.
Approximately 160 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 3.9% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado range from $37,030 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $89,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,860 and $77,390.
Median $70,870
P10: $37,030P25: $45,860P75: $77,390P90: $89,630
10th
$37,030
25th
$45,860
Median
$70,870
75th
$77,390
90th
$89,630
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,030
$17.80
$3,085
25th Percentile
$45,860
$22.05
$3,821
Median (50th)
$70,870
$34.07
$5,905
75th Percentile
$77,390
$37.21
$6,449
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$89,630
$43.09
$7,469
Note: The mean (average) salary of $66,020 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Colorado ranks #7 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 Colorado?
The median annual salary for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado is $70,870 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $66,020.
What is the salary range for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado?
Salaries for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado range from $37,030 at the 10th percentile to $89,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,860 and $77,390.
What is the starting salary for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado?
Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers positions in Colorado typically start around $37,030 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 160 people are employed as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Colorado is approximately $34.07 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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