What are the main factors that influence an Aircraft Assembler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Aircraft Assembler's salary?

An Aircraft Assembler's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,174 for beginners, reaching about $75,244 at mid-level, and approach $78,087 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aircraft Assembler?

Aircraft Assembler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aircraft Assembler roles are District of Columbia $82,030, California $81,719, Massachusetts $80,630. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aircraft Assembler roles make?

Salaries for Aircraft Assembler level roles vary by specialization: Aircraft Electrician: $74,037; Structural Assembler, Sr.: $63,815; Aircraft Electrical Assembler: $57,240; Structural Assembler: $56,190; Aircraft Structural Assembler: $56,143.

Aircraft Assembler Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aircraft Assembler make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Aircraft Assembler in Delaware is $75,199 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Aircraft Assembler's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,322
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,640 to $83,638
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,758

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Aircraft Assembler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,638	$6,970	$1,608	$40
Average	$75,199	$6,267	$1,446	$36
25th Percentile	$67,640	$5,637	$1,301	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Aircraft Assembler Salaries

An Aircraft Assembler's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aircraft Assembler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aircraft Assembler's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,174
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,495
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,244
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,182
Expert (over 8 years): $78,087

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Aircraft Assembler	$74,174
Intermediate Level Aircraft Assembler	$74,495
Senior Level Aircraft Assembler	$75,244
Specialist Level Aircraft Assembler	$77,182
Expert Level Aircraft Assembler	$78,087

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How Do Aircraft Assembler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aircraft Assemblers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,030.
California: $81,719.
Massachusetts: $80,630.

District of Columbia $82,030 California $81,719 Massachusetts $80,630 Washington $80,334 New Jersey $80,304 Alaska $80,200 Connecticut $79,178 New York $78,763

Hawaii $77,437 Rhode Island $76,814 Maryland $76,392 Minnesota $75,814 Colorado $75,592 Illinois $75,518 Oregon $75,236 Delaware $75,029

New Hampshire $74,898 Virginia $74,607 Pennsylvania $73,755 Nevada $73,325 North Dakota $73,184 Michigan $72,962 Wisconsin $72,880 Vermont $72,717

Texas $72,265 Maine $72,236 Arizona $72,191 Ohio $72,139 Georgia $71,458 Indiana $71,117 Wyoming $71,050 Utah $70,947

Iowa $70,902 Kansas $70,547 Louisiana $70,443 North Carolina $70,406 Missouri $70,391 Florida $70,102 Montana $69,946 Nebraska $69,798

Kentucky $69,717 South Carolina $69,420 Tennessee $69,235 Idaho $69,161 New Mexico $68,620 Oklahoma $68,502 Alabama $68,065 South Dakota $67,331

Arkansas $66,931 West Virginia $66,716 Mississippi $66,072

Top Paying Cities for Aircraft Assemblers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $77,652
Little Creek: $76,933
Magnolia: $77,251

Lincoln, DE $77,652 Little Creek, DE $76,933 Magnolia, DE $77,251 Milford, DE $77,652 Marydel, DE $76,644 Millsboro, DE $77,652 Millville, DE $78,170 Milton, DE $77,652

Nassau, DE $77,652 Ocean View, DE $78,170 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,170 Seaford, DE $76,837 Selbyville, DE $78,170 Smyrna, DE $76,555 Viola, DE $77,251 Woodside, DE $77,029

Bear, DE $75,992 Newark, DE $76,022 Claymont, DE $76,081 Delaware City, DE $76,022 Hockessin, DE $76,081 Kirkwood, DE $76,022 Middletown, DE $76,399 Montchanin, DE $76,081

New Castle, DE $76,081 Odessa, DE $76,503 Port Penn, DE $75,814 Rockland, DE $76,081 Saint Georges, DE $76,022 Townsend, DE $76,392 Winterthur, DE $76,081 Lewes, DE $77,652

Wilmington, DE $76,081 Dover, DE $76,896 Dover Afb, DE $77,074 Bethany Beach, DE $78,170 Bethel, DE $76,837 Bridgeville, DE $77,652 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,977 Cheswold, DE $76,718

Clayton, DE $76,525 Dagsboro, DE $78,170 Delmar, DE $76,837 Ellendale, DE $77,652 Felton, DE $77,652 Fenwick Island, DE $78,170 Frankford, DE $78,170 Frederica, DE $77,652

Georgetown, DE $77,652 Greenwood, DE $77,652 Harbeson, DE $77,652 Harrington, DE $77,652 Hartly, DE $76,488 Houston, DE $77,652 Kenton, DE $76,525 Laurel, DE $76,837

Yorklyn, DE $76,081

Aircraft Assembler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aircraft Assembler's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$67,640

Average $75,199/year

$83,638

$5,637

Average $6,267/month

$6,970

$1,301

Average $1,446/week

$1,608

$33

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,638	$6,970	$1,608	$40
Average	$75,199	$6,267	$1,446	$36
25th Percentile	$67,640	$5,637	$1,301	$33

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