Paycheck Atlas

Highest-paying cities for aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers

Seattle, WA leads at $110,470 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.

PlaceMedian25th–75th
Seattle, WA$110,470$104,840–$110,470
San Francisco, CA$97,340$75,140–$97,360
Dallas, TX$86,520$60,250–$86,520
Phoenix, AZ$79,850$66,670–$85,970
Miami, FL$77,920$60,880–$98,290
Hartford, CT$75,200$48,540–$79,600
Tucson, AZ$73,930$58,690–$73,930
Huntsville, AL$65,860$54,450–$72,010
Los Angeles, CA$65,000$60,440–$76,940
Crestview, FL$64,600$62,930–$82,300
Sacramento, CA$64,480$50,220–$80,360
San Diego, CA$60,610$60,470–$73,140
Wichita, KS$59,850$59,670–$77,440
Palm Bay, FL$59,080$49,660–$75,250
St. Louis, MO$58,600$58,600–$83,410
New York, NY$58,590$49,500–$61,110
Mobile, AL$56,640$55,700–$61,300
Ogden, UT$56,550$50,330–$60,700
Riverside, CA$50,190$48,560–$63,640
Oklahoma City, OK$49,070$40,810–$59,910
Tulsa, OK$47,840$40,870–$57,450

Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.