Precision Assembler Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Precision Assembler in the United States is $40,247 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,686
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,174 to $43,094
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,376
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Precision Assembler Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,094 $3,591 $829 $21
Average $40,247 $3,354 $774 $19
25th Percentile $37,174 $3,098 $715 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Precision Assembler Salaries

A Precision 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 Precision Assembler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Precision 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): $39,803
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,038
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,540
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,875
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,959
Levels Salary
Entry Level Precision Assembler$39,803
Intermediate Level Precision Assembler$40,038
Senior Level Precision Assembler$40,540
Specialist Level Precision Assembler$40,875
Expert Level Precision Assembler$40,959
$39,803 0 yr
$40,038 < 2 yrs
$40,540 2-4 yrs
$40,875 5-8 yrs
$40,959 > 8 yrs
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How Do Precision 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 Precision Assemblers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $44,562.
  • California: $44,393.
  • Massachusetts: $43,801.

Top Paying Cities for Precision 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: $50,764
  • San Francisco: $50,265
  • Oakland: $49,150

What Skills Can Increase a Precision Assembler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.16% 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.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.16%
Hydraulics 2.68%
5S 1.65%
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 Precision Assembler's salary.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Continuous Improvement
$45,077
12%
Products and Services
$44,675
11%
Initiative
$44,675
11%
Commitment
$43,870
9%
Creativity
$43,065
7%
Customer Service
$43,065
7%
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How Education impacts a Precision Assembler's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Precision Assemblers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Precision Assembler with a No Diploma is between $35,296 and $38,820).

Precision Assembler Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Precision Assembler
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.7%
High School 84.6%
Associates 7.7%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Precision Assembler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Precision 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 Precision Assembler

Salaries for a Precision Assembler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,786 in 2023 to around $40,532 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Precision Assembler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Precision Assembler Over Time

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2023
$42,786
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$41,924
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2024 $41,924
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