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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,640
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.5% vs 2024
$71,490
Mean Salary
$76,640
Median Salary
$36.85
Hourly Rate
3,010 people work as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas earn a median salary of $76,640 per year ($6,386/month).
This is 20.0% above the national average of $63,853.
Texas ranks #4 out of 22 states for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers pay.
Approximately 3,010 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 5.5% 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 Texas
Salaries for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas range from $43,500 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $100,450 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,400 and $86,520.
Median $76,640
P10: $43,500P25: $59,400P75: $86,520P90: $100,450
10th
$43,500
25th
$59,400
Median
$76,640
75th
$86,520
90th
$100,450
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,500
$20.91
$3,625
25th Percentile
$59,400
$28.56
$4,950
Median (50th)
$76,640
$36.85
$6,386
75th Percentile
$86,520
$41.60
$7,210
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$100,450
$48.29
$8,370
Note: The mean (average) salary of $71,490 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
Texas ranks #4 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas is $76,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $71,490.
What is the salary range for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas?
Salaries for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas range from $43,500 at the 10th percentile to $100,450 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,400 and $86,520.
What is the starting salary for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas?
Entry-level Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers positions in Texas typically start around $43,500 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,010 people are employed as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas is approximately $36.85 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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