Light Assembler Salary in the United States

How much does a Light Assembler make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Light Assembler in the United States is $41,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,184
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,988 to $44,874
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,029
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Light Assembler Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,874 $3,739 $863 $22
Average $41,238 $3,436 $793 $20
25th Percentile $37,988 $3,166 $731 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Light Assembler Salaries

A Light 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 Light Assembler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Light 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): $39,895
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,993
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,238
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,735
  • Expert (over 8 years): $42,842
Levels Salary
Entry Level Light Assembler$39,895
Intermediate Level Light Assembler$39,993
Senior Level Light Assembler$41,238
Specialist Level Light Assembler$42,735
Expert Level Light Assembler$42,842
$39,895 0 yr
$39,993 < 2 yrs
$41,238 2-4 yrs
$42,735 5-8 yrs
$42,842 > 8 yrs
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How Do Light 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 Light Assemblers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $45,658.
  • California: $45,485.
  • Massachusetts: $44,879.

Top Paying Cities for Light 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: $52,013
  • San Francisco: $51,502
  • Oakland: $50,360

What Skills Can Increase a Light Assembler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communication Skills (Mentioned in 7.22% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 1.39% 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
Communication Skills 7.22%
Schematic 2.16%
Housekeeping 1.39%
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 Light Assembler's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Installation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$44,124
7%
Installation
$43,300
5%
Collaboration
$43,300
5%
Creativity
$43,300
5%
Soldering
$42,887
4%
Leadership
$42,887
4%
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Light Assembler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Light 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Light Assembler

Salaries for a Light Assembler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,237 in 2023 to around $44,102 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Light Assembler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Light Assembler Over Time

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2023
$46,237
2024
$45,083
2025
$44,102
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2023 $46,237
2024 $45,083
2025 $44,102
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