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What is an instrument assembly supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an instrument assembly supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $33.63 an hour? That's $69,942 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 0% and produce -400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreInstrument Assembly SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.5

Avg. Salary $69,942

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.70%

Asian 4.42%

Black or African American 10.43%

Hispanic or Latino 20.96%

Unknown 4.05%

White 59.45%

Gender

female 5.17%

male 94.83%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Instrument assembly supervisor career paths

Key steps to become an instrument assembly supervisor

  1. Explore instrument assembly supervisor education requirements

    Most common instrument assembly supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    41.7 %

    Associate

    26.4 %

    Diploma

    11.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific instrument assembly supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Procedures12.80%
    PLC8.56%
    CMMS7.60%
    Calibration Procedures7.08%
    Control Systems6.78%
  3. Complete relevant instrument assembly supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New instrument assembly supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an instrument assembly supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real instrument assembly supervisor resumes.
  4. Research instrument assembly supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Lead a team of 10 engineers to develop an infrare telescope that are launched on the NASA high-altitude balloonproject BRRISON/BOPPS.
    • Implement control strategy with DCS contractor.
    • Process control by Siemens APAC DCS.
    • Repair Sercel 348 , 368 and I/O SystemII grind electronics.
  5. Apply for instrument assembly supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an instrument assembly supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average instrument assembly supervisor salary

The average instrument assembly supervisor salary in the United States is $69,942 per year or $34 per hour. Instrument assembly supervisor salaries range between $49,000 and $99,000 per year.

Average instrument assembly supervisor salary
$69,942 Yearly
$33.63 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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