Control Panel Assembler Salary in the United States

How much does a Control Panel Assembler make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Control Panel Assembler in the United States is $45,996 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,744
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,363 to $50,051
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,056
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Control Panel Assembler Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $50,051 $4,171 $963 $24
Average $45,996 $3,833 $885 $22
25th Percentile $42,363 $3,530 $815 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Control Panel Assembler Salaries

A Control Panel 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Control Panel Assembler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control Panel 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): $40,810
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,698
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,839
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,691
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,959
Levels Salary
Assembler... Level Control Panel Assembler$40,810
Control P... Level Control Panel Assembler$45,698
Assembler... Level Control Panel Assembler$50,839
Assembler... Level Control Panel Assembler$59,691
Assembly ... Level Control Panel Assembler$62,959
$40,810 0 yr
$45,698 < 2 yrs
$50,839 2-4 yrs
$59,691 5-8 yrs
$62,959 > 8 yrs
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How Do Control Panel 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 Control Panel Assemblers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,927.
  • California: $50,733.
  • Massachusetts: $50,057.

Top Paying Cities for Control Panel 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:

  • San Jose: $58,015
  • San Francisco: $57,444
  • Oakland: $56,170

What Skills Can Increase a Control Panel Assembler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.19% 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.
  • Pneumatics (Mentioned in 2.86% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.19%
Pneumatics 2.86%
Housekeeping 1.77%
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 a Control Panel Assembler's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Electro-Mechanical Assembly: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$49,216
7%
Leadership
$48,296
5%
Electro-Mechanical Assembly
$48,296
5%
Flexibility
$47,836
4%
Soldering
$47,836
4%
Initiative
$47,836
4%
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How Education impacts a Control Panel Assembler's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Control Panel Assemblers 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 a Control Panel Assembler with a Associate's Degree is between $41,998 and $44,966).

Control Panel Assembler Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Control Panel Assembler
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.5%
High School 55.0%
Associates 17.5%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Control Panel Assembler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control Panel 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Control Panel Assembler

Salaries for a Control Panel Assembler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,370 in 2023 to around $45,182 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Control Panel Assembler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Control Panel Assembler Over Time

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2023
$47,370
2024
$46,187
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2024 $46,187
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