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Assembly operator salary
Average assembly operator salary
$15.35
Understanding Assembly Operator Salaries
The average salary for an assembly operator is around $31,928 annually or $15 per hour. Salaries can fluctuate based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific industry. For instance, assembly operators in manufacturing firms may earn more compared to those in retail or service sectors.
Salary by State
Different states offer varying pay scales for assembly operators. For example, states with a higher cost of living, like California and New York, typically have higher average salaries. Conversely, states with a lower cost of living may offer lower wages, but these positions can still lead to stable employment opportunities.
Job Outlook
As industries evolve, the demand for assembly operators is projected to grow. Companies are seeking skilled individuals who can adapt to new technologies and processes. With hands-on experience, assembly operators can pursue career advancement into supervisory or specialized roles, further increasing their earning potential.
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Assembly operator salary estimates from across the web
Average assembly operator salary by state
The highest-paying states for assembly operators are Maine, Alaska, and Oregon. The lowest average assembly operator salary states are Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for assembly operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $34,098 | $16.39 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $33,776 | $16.24 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $34,229 | $16.46 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $32,470 | $15.61 |
| 5 | Maine | $36,345 | $17.47 |
| 6 | Alaska | $35,717 | $17.17 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $34,321 | $16.50 |
| 8 | Indiana | $32,030 | $15.40 |
| 9 | Michigan | $32,708 | $15.72 |
| 10 | Ohio | $31,061 | $14.93 |
| 11 | Oregon | $35,202 | $16.92 |
| 12 | Illinois | $32,739 | $15.74 |
| 13 | Iowa | $31,668 | $15.22 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $32,733 | $15.74 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $31,331 | $15.06 |
| 16 | Missouri | $31,256 | $15.03 |
| 17 | Washington | $33,646 | $16.18 |
| 18 | Vermont | $30,812 | $14.81 |
| 19 | California | $33,599 | $16.15 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $28,957 | $13.92 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $31,717 | $15.25 |
| 22 | Utah | $29,732 | $14.29 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $29,217 | $14.05 |
| 24 | Montana | $30,915 | $14.86 |
| 25 | Idaho | $30,121 | $14.48 |
| 26 | Nevada | $29,121 | $14.00 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $27,851 | $13.39 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $28,803 | $13.85 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $26,557 | $12.77 |
| 30 | Arizona | $29,410 | $14.14 |
| 31 | Maryland | $30,671 | $14.75 |
| 32 | New York | $30,809 | $14.81 |
| 33 | Colorado | $30,273 | $14.55 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $26,674 | $12.82 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $27,129 | $13.04 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $27,606 | $13.27 |
| 37 | Virginia | $29,285 | $14.08 |
| 38 | Delaware | $29,065 | $13.97 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $26,079 | $12.54 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $26,753 | $12.86 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $26,628 | $12.80 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $27,715 | $13.32 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $26,982 | $12.97 |
| 44 | Kansas | $25,625 | $12.32 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $26,825 | $12.90 |
| 46 | Alabama | $24,979 | $12.01 |
| 47 | Georgia | $24,138 | $11.60 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $25,418 | $12.22 |
| 49 | Texas | $25,467 | $12.24 |
| 50 | Florida | $24,104 | $11.59 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $23,305 | $11.20 |
Highest paying cities for assembly operators
The highest-paying cities for assembly operators are Fremont, CA, Brooklyn Park, MN, and Dover, NH.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont, CA | $34,695 | $16.68 |
| 2 | Brooklyn Park, MN | $34,287 | $16.48 |
| 3 | Dover, NH | $34,200 | $16.44 |
| 4 | Hanover Park, IL | $32,969 | $15.85 |
| 5 | Grand Rapids, MI | $32,786 | $15.76 |
| 6 | Franklin, WI | $32,266 | $15.51 |
| 7 | Southington, CT | $31,838 | $15.31 |
| 8 | Brunswick, OH | $31,775 | $15.28 |
| 9 | York, PA | $30,993 | $14.90 |
| 10 | Florence, KY | $29,470 | $14.17 |
| 11 | Fremont, NE | $29,346 | $14.11 |
| 12 | Hampton, VA | $29,065 | $13.97 |
| 13 | Dover, DE | $28,797 | $13.84 |
| 14 | Mount Juliet, TN | $26,696 | $12.83 |
| 15 | Monroe, NC | $26,477 | $12.73 |
| 16 | Fort Worth, TX | $25,579 | $12.30 |
| 17 | Macon, GA | $23,974 | $11.53 |
| 18 | Sarasota, FL | $23,964 | $11.52 |
Assembly operator salary details
An assembly operator's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an assembly operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,928 | $2,661 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying assembly operator jobs
The highest paying types of assembly operators are operator, cell operator, and assistant operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Operator | $34,457 | $2,871 | $16.57 | 97,656 |
| Production Assembler | $31,611 | $2,634 | $15.20 | 73,933 |
| Production Operator | $35,185 | $2,932 | $16.92 | 117,254 |
| Generator Assembler | $28,360 | $2,363 | $13.63 | 22,568 |
| Mold Machine Operator | $32,186 | $2,682 | $15.47 | 68,276 |
| Assembly Line Worker | $27,929 | $2,327 | $13.43 | 88,030 |
Top companies hiring assembly operators now:
Which companies pay assembly operators the most?
Assembly operator salaries at North American Stainless and Infinera are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assembly operator salary at companies like BD and Raytheon Technologies are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North American Stainless | $39,839 | $19.15 |
| 2 | Infinera | $39,659 | $19.07 |
| 3 | BD | $38,210 | $18.37 |
| 4 | Raytheon Technologies | $37,458 | $18.01 |
| 5 | Abbott | $37,131 | $17.85 |
| 6 | Igloo Coolers | $36,933 | $17.76 |
| 7 | SWFcontract | $36,902 | $17.74 |
| 8 | ICU Medical | $36,679 | $17.63 |
| 9 | Analog Devices | $36,575 | $17.58 |
| 10 | Olin | $36,452 | $17.52 |
| 11 | Baxter International | $36,283 | $17.44 |
| 12 | Ericsson | $36,239 | $17.42 |
| 13 | Lubrizol | $36,121 | $17.37 |
| 14 | Valmont Industries | $36,103 | $17.36 |
| 15 | Cardinal Health | $36,045 | $17.33 |
| 16 | Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems | $35,991 | $17.30 |
| 17 | Pharmaceutical | $35,881 | $17.25 |
| 18 | Brunswick | $35,872 | $17.25 |
| 19 | Dana Incorporated | $35,866 | $17.24 |
| 20 | BorgWarner | $35,799 | $17.21 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Assembly Operator salary by industry
The average assembly operator salary varies across industries:
- The average assembly operator salary in the automotive industry is $34,880, the highest of any industry.
- The average assembly operator salary in the finance industry is $33,122.
- Assembly operators in the technology industry earn an average salary of $32,120, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for assembly operators
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automotive | $34,880 | $16.77 |
| 2 | Professional | $33,122 | $15.92 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $32,580 | $15.66 |
| 4 | Technology | $32,120 | $15.44 |
High paying assembly operator jobs
Assembly operator salary trends
The average assembly operator salary has risen by $6,103 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assembly operator earned $25,825 annually, but today, they earn $31,928 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for assembly operators over the last decade.
Compare assembly operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average assembly operator salary over time
Compare assembly operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Assembly operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,900 | $15.35 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $30,800 | $14.80 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $30,000 | $14.41 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $29,100 | $13.98 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $28,200 | $13.58 | +3.3% |
Recently added assembly operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Industries | Assembly Operator | Roseau, MN | 06/30/2025 | $43,222 |
| Compx Security Products | Assembly Operator 3Rd Shift | Mauldin, SC | 06/29/2025 | $33,246 |
| Aerotek | Assembly Operator | Tucson, AZ | 06/28/2025 | $34,018 |
| Aerotek | Assembly Operator | Taylor Mill, KY | 06/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Computer Aid | Assembler Operator-2Nd Shift | Fairview, NC | 06/28/2025 | $40,425 |
| Cirtec Medical Corporation | Operator Assembler II (Monday To Thursday AM PM WD1) | Lowell, MA | 06/28/2025 | $39,653 |
| American Resource Staffing | Assembly Operator | Evansville, IN | 06/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| Comp Compworks | Assembly Operator-2Nd Shift | Statesville, NC | 06/28/2025 | $40,425 |
| American Flange & Mfg Co | Assembly Operator I | Carol Stream, IL | 06/27/2025 | $40,342 |
| Greif Brothers | Assembly Operator I | Carol Stream, IL | 06/27/2025 | $40,342 |
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