SOC 51-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers — Texas
Texas · 1 metro areas compared
In Texas the median wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers is $76,640 a year, which is 17.2% higher than the national figure of $65,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Texas the median wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers is $76,640 a year, which is 17.2% higher than the national figure of $65,380. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,400 and $86,520. The lowest tenth earn under $43,500, while the highest tenth earn more than $100,450.
The area has 3,010 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Texas ranks number 4th out of 22 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $86,520. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 232nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,500 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $59,400 | −9.1% |
| Median (50th) | $76,640 | +17.2% |
| 75th | $86,520 | +32.3% |
| 90th | $100,450 | +53.6% |
| Mean | $71,490 | +9.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $86,520 | 2,450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $76,640 goes as far as $78,929 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,929US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,640 a year, 17.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,500 to $100,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,010 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 22 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $86,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers in Texas?
The median annual wage is $76,640, or $36.84 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 Texas is 17.2% 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 Texas earns more than $100,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,500 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $86,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,010 jobs in this occupation in Texas. 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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