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

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

How does experience change an Assembler Operator's salary?

An Assembler Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,899 for beginners, reaching about $44,056 at mid-level, and approach $46,068 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembler Operator?

Assembler Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembler Operator roles are District of Columbia $48,481, California $48,297, Massachusetts $47,654. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assembler Operator roles make?

Salaries for Assembler Operator level roles vary by specialization: Assembler IV: $58,480; Assembler III: $49,807; Assembler Operator I: $45,670; Assembler II: $44,775; Assembler Machine Operator: $41,959.

Assembler Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assembler Operator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembler Operator in Delaware is $44,343 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,812
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,849 to $48,253
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,667

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Assembler Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,253	$4,021	$928	$23
Average	$44,343	$3,695	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$40,849	$3,404	$786	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Assembler Operator Salaries

An Assembler Operator'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 Assembler Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembler Operator'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): $42,899
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,004
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,056
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,493
Expert (over 8 years): $46,068

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assembler Operator	$42,899
Intermediate Level Assembler Operator	$43,004
Senior Level Assembler Operator	$44,056
Specialist Level Assembler Operator	$45,493
Expert Level Assembler Operator	$46,068

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How Do Assembler Operator 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 Assembler Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,481.
California: $48,297.
Massachusetts: $47,654.

District of Columbia $48,481 California $48,297 Massachusetts $47,654 Washington $47,479 New Jersey $47,461 Alaska $47,400 Connecticut $46,795 New York $46,550

Hawaii $45,766 Rhode Island $45,399 Maryland $45,149 Minnesota $44,808 Colorado $44,676 Illinois $44,632 Oregon $44,466 Delaware $44,343

New Hampshire $44,266 Virginia $44,094 Pennsylvania $43,590 Nevada $43,336 North Dakota $43,253 Michigan $43,122 Wisconsin $43,074 Vermont $42,977

Texas $42,710 Maine $42,693 Arizona $42,666 Ohio $42,636 Georgia $42,233 Indiana $42,031 Wyoming $41,992 Utah $41,931

Iowa $41,904 Kansas $41,694 Louisiana $41,633 North Carolina $41,611 Missouri $41,602 Florida $41,432 Montana $41,340 Nebraska $41,252

Kentucky $41,204 South Carolina $41,029 Tennessee $40,919 Idaho $40,875 New Mexico $40,556 Oklahoma $40,486 Alabama $40,227 South Dakota $39,794

Arkansas $39,557 West Virginia $39,430 Mississippi $39,050

Top Paying Cities for Assembler Operators

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: $45,893
Little Creek: $45,469
Magnolia: $45,657

Lincoln, DE $45,893 Little Creek, DE $45,469 Magnolia, DE $45,657 Milford, DE $45,893 Marydel, DE $45,298 Millsboro, DE $45,893 Millville, DE $46,200 Milton, DE $45,893

Nassau, DE $45,893 Ocean View, DE $46,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $46,200 Seaford, DE $45,412 Selbyville, DE $46,200 Smyrna, DE $45,245 Viola, DE $45,657 Woodside, DE $45,526

Bear, DE $44,913 Newark, DE $44,930 Claymont, DE $44,965 Delaware City, DE $44,930 Hockessin, DE $44,965 Kirkwood, DE $44,930 Middletown, DE $45,153 Montchanin, DE $44,965

New Castle, DE $44,965 Odessa, DE $45,215 Port Penn, DE $44,808 Rockland, DE $44,965 Saint Georges, DE $44,930 Townsend, DE $45,149 Winterthur, DE $44,965 Lewes, DE $45,893

Wilmington, DE $44,965 Dover, DE $45,447 Dover Afb, DE $45,552 Bethany Beach, DE $46,200 Bethel, DE $45,412 Bridgeville, DE $45,893 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,495 Cheswold, DE $45,342

Clayton, DE $45,228 Dagsboro, DE $46,200 Delmar, DE $45,412 Ellendale, DE $45,893 Felton, DE $45,893 Fenwick Island, DE $46,200 Frankford, DE $46,200 Frederica, DE $45,893

Georgetown, DE $45,893 Greenwood, DE $45,893 Harbeson, DE $45,893 Harrington, DE $45,893 Hartly, DE $45,206 Houston, DE $45,893 Kenton, DE $45,228 Laurel, DE $45,412

Yorklyn, DE $44,965

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

Understanding how an Assembler Operator'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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$40,849

Average $44,343/year

$48,253

$3,404

Average $3,695/month

$4,021

$786

Average $853/week

$928

$20

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,253	$4,021	$928	$23
Average	$44,343	$3,695	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$40,849	$3,404	$786	$20

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