Assembly & Test Inspector Salary in the United States

How much does an Assembly & Test Inspector make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly & Test Inspector in the United States is $51,253 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Assembly & Test Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,495
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,384 to $58,184
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,951
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Assembly & Test Inspector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,184 $4,849 $1,119 $28
Average $51,253 $4,271 $986 $25
25th Percentile $46,384 $3,865 $892 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Assembly & Test Inspector Salaries

An Assembly & Test Inspector'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assembly & Test Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly & Test Inspector'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): $48,271
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,411
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,110
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,483
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,408
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assembly & Test Inspector$48,271
Intermediate Level Assembly & Test Inspector$48,411
Senior Level Assembly & Test Inspector$49,110
Specialist Level Assembly & Test Inspector$50,483
Expert Level Assembly & Test Inspector$52,408
$48,271 0 yr
$48,411 < 2 yrs
$49,110 2-4 yrs
$50,483 5-8 yrs
$52,408 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assembly & Test Inspector 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 Assembly & Test Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,747.
  • California: $56,532.
  • Massachusetts: $55,779.

Top Paying Cities for Assembly & Test Inspectors

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:

  • San Jose: $64,645
  • San Francisco: $64,010
  • Oakland: $62,590

What Skills Can Increase an Assembly & Test Inspector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.27% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • CornerStone (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): A relational database for MS-DOS released by Infocom, a company best known in the 1980s for developing interactive fiction video games. It is generally considered a key factor in Infocom's demise.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.27%
Container 2.85%
CornerStone 2%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assembly & Test Inspector's salary.
  • Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Confidentiality
$54,841
7%
Process Improvement
$53,303
4%
Leadership
$53,303
4%
Analysis
$53,303
4%
Risk Management
$53,303
4%
Android
$53,303
4%
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How Education impacts an Assembly & Test Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assembly & Test Inspectors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assembly & Test Inspector with a Associate's Degree is between $47,367 and $50,672).

Assembly & Test Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assembly & Test Inspector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 53.3%
High School 53.3%
Associates 26.7%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assembly & Test Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly & Test Inspector'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assembly & Test Inspector

Salaries for an Assembly & Test Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,006 in 2023 to around $42,921 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assembly & Test Inspector salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assembly & Test Inspector Over Time

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