Team Lead Assembly Salary in the United States

How much does a Team Lead Assembly make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Team Lead Assembly in the United States is $61,178 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,030
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,138 to $69,999
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,817
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Team Lead Assembly Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,999 $5,833 $1,346 $34
Average $61,178 $5,098 $1,177 $29
25th Percentile $53,138 $4,428 $1,022 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Team Lead Assembly Salaries

A Team Lead 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 Team Lead Assembly Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Team Lead 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): $48,861
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,370
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,530
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,401
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,748
Levels Salary
Assembler... Level Team Lead Assembly$48,861
Assembler... Level Team Lead Assembly$57,370
Team Lead... Level Team Lead Assembly$60,530
Assembly ... Level Team Lead Assembly$70,401
Assembly ... Level Team Lead Assembly$98,748
$48,861 0 yr
$57,370 < 2 yrs
$60,530 2-4 yrs
$70,401 5-8 yrs
$98,748 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Team Lead Assembly 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 Team Lead Assemblies. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $67,737.
  • California: $67,480.
  • Massachusetts: $66,580.

Top Paying Cities for Team Lead 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: $77,164
  • San Francisco: $76,319
  • Oakland: $74,711

What Skills Can Increase a Team Lead Assembly's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 16.85% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Loss Prevention (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Loss prevention refers to measures taken to prevent the loss of life, health, and property. In the workplace, this involves preventing accidents, reducing risks, and controlling known hazards.
  • Onboarding (Mentioned in 0.69% Job Postings): Onboarding, also known as organizational socialization, is management jargon first created in the 1970's that refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors in order to become effective organizational members and insiders. It is the process of integrating a new employee into the organization and its culture. Tactics used in this process include formal meetings, lectures, videos, printed materials, or computer-based orientations to introduce newcomers to their new jobs and organizations. Research has demonstrated that these socialization techniques lead to positive outcomes for new employees such as higher job satisfaction, better job performance, greater organizational commitment, and reduction in occupational stress and intent to quit.. These outcomes are particularly important to an organization looking to retain a competitive advantage in an increasingly mobile and globalized workforce. In the United States, for example, up to 25% of workers are organizational newcomers engaged in an onboarding process. The term induction is used instead in regions such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and parts of Europe. This is known in some parts of the world as training.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coaching 16.85%
Loss Prevention 1.81%
Onboarding 0.69%
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 Team Lead Assembly's salary.
  • Forklift Operation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Forklift Operation
$71,578
17%
Presentation
$68,520
12%
Customer Service
$66,072
8%
Cost Control
$66,072
8%
Product Knowledge
$66,072
8%
Diversity and Inclusion
$64,849
6%
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Team Lead Assembly Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Team Lead Assembly roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 49% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Team Lead Assembly positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Team Lead Assembly as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Team Lead Assembly

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$76,473$37.025%
Pharmaceuticals$73,414$35.020%
Biotechnology$72,190$35.018%
Aerospace & Defense$68,520$33.012%
Healthcare$67,296$32.010%

How Education impacts a Team Lead Assembly's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Team Lead Assemblies 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 Team Lead Assembly with a Associate's Degree is between $57,027 and $61,047).

Team Lead Assembly Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Team Lead Assembly
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.2%
High School 52.1%
Associates 12.5%
Bachelors 20.8%
Masters 10.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Team Lead Assembly Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Team Lead 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 Team Lead Assembly

Salaries for a Team Lead Assembly can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,704 in 2023 to around $59,148 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Team Lead Assembly salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Team Lead Assembly Over Time

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2024
$59,485
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  • CESO, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    CESO, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their s... more

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  • Nesco Resource

    Columbus, OH

    Nesco Resource | Columbus, OH

    Team Lead 2nd Shift. Nesco is currently seeking an experienced Team Lead for a growing vehicle company in the Grove City area. This is a hands-on leadershi... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Mitsubishi HC Capital America Inc

    Columbus, OH

    Mitsubishi HC Capital America Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Team Lead – Inventory Finance Operations. Position Overview. The Team Lead, Inventory Finance Operations is responsible f... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Woolpert

    Columbus, OH

    Woolpert | Columbus, OH

    We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial serv... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Rain For Rent

    Columbus, OH

    Rain For Rent | Columbus, OH

    Field Technician Team Lead. The Field Technician Team Lead will lay out, assemble, and maintain pipe, pumps, and related equipment for agricultural or indu... more

    5 Days Ago

  • AssetWatch, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    AssetWatch, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition... more

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FAQ about Team Lead Assembly

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Team Lead Assembly?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Team Lead Assembly roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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