Assembly Salary in the United States

How much does an Assembly make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly in the United States is $76,892 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,257
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,819 to $84,411
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,470
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Assembly Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,411 $7,034 $1,623 $41
Average $76,892 $6,408 $1,479 $37
25th Percentile $68,819 $5,735 $1,323 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Assembly Salaries

An Assembly'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 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly'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): $62,101
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,523
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,553
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,460
  • Expert (over 8 years): $111,560
Levels Salary
Field Ope... Level Assembly$62,101
Assembly Level Assembly$69,523
Field Ope... Level Assembly$85,553
Field Ope... Level Assembly$94,460
Field Ope... Level Assembly$111,560
$62,101 0 yr
$69,523 < 2 yrs
$85,553 2-4 yrs
$94,460 5-8 yrs
$111,560 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Assemblies

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: $96,983
  • San Francisco: $95,921
  • Oakland: $93,900

What Skills Can Increase an Assembly's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.42% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • HVAC (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.42%
Schematic 1.9%
HVAC 1.17%
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's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Field Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Technical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$84,581
10%
Field Operations
$84,581
10%
Technical Support
$83,043
8%
Presentation
$83,043
8%
Technical Services
$81,505
6%
Microsoft Office
$81,505
6%
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Assembly Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 24% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Assembly positions in Financial Services or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembly as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assembly

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$86,118$41.012%
Construction$84,581$41.010%
Aerospace & Defense$83,043$40.08%
Retail & Wholesale$82,274$40.07%
Media$81,505$39.06%

How Education impacts an Assembly's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assemblies enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $70,446 and $74,310).

Assembly Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assembly
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 28.6%
High School 28.6%
Associates 21.4%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assembly Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assembly

Salaries for an Assembly can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,749 in 2023 to around $47,692 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assembly salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assembly Over Time

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2023
$48,749
2024
$48,103
2025
$47,692
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2024 $48,103
2025 $47,692
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  • Trillium Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    Trillium Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Assembly Worker. Trillium Staffing is now seeking assembly technicians in the East Airport area. Assembly techs will be performing hand and light tool asse... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Wasserstrom

    Columbus, OH

    Wasserstrom | Columbus, OH

    Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installa... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Martinizing Cleaners

    Columbus, OH

    Martinizing Cleaners | Columbus, OH

    Customer Service/Assembly PositionMartinizing's Dry Cleaning is looking for a part-time customer service/assembly position. The schedule is 8:30am-2pm Mond... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Martinizing Cleaners

    Columbus, OH

    Martinizing Cleaners | Columbus, OH

    Customer Service/Assembly Position. Martinizing's Dry cleaning looking for customer service/assembly position. Part time 8:30am-2pm Monday-Fri. NO weekends... more

    8 Days Ago

  • 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Gift Production Associate. Join our team this season and help us bring joy to our customers. As a Gift Production Associate, you'll assemble beautifully pa... more

    6 Days Ago

  • 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Gift Box Assembler. This position is responsible for assembling gift boxes by placing cookies and other items according to set specifications. Essential du... more

    6 Days Ago

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FAQ about Assembly

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assembly?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

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