SOC 51-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers — Tennessee
Tennessee
The median wage here is $66,390 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $65,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $66,390 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $65,380. Half of workers earn between $52,870 and $68,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,130 and the ninetieth at $78,420.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 22 states with published data for this occupation, Tennessee ranks 8th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 241st of 730 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,130 | −49.3% |
| 25th | $52,870 | −19.1% |
| Median (50th) | $66,390 | +1.5% |
| 75th | $68,030 | +4.1% |
| 90th | $78,420 | +19.9% |
| Mean | $61,210 | −6.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $66,390 goes as far as $72,242 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,242US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,390 a year, 1.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,130 to $78,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 22 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $66,390, or $31.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,380, so pay in Tennessee is 1.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tennessee earns more than $78,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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