What are the main factors that influence an Ammunition Assembly Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Ammunition Assembly Operator?

The Chemicals industry offers the highest average compensation for Ammunition Assembly Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Ammunition Assembly Operator's salary?

An Ammunition Assembly Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $31,850 for beginners, reaching about $32,670 at mid-level, and approach $32,853 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Ammunition Assembly Operator?

Ammunition Assembly Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ammunition Assembly Operator roles are District of Columbia $40,470, California $40,316, Massachusetts $39,779. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ammunition Assembly Operator roles make?

Salaries for Ammunition Assembly Operator level roles vary by specialization: Ammunition Inspector: $74,651; Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,940; Ammunition Specialist: $46,915; Assembly Technician/Machine Operator: $46,623; Assembly Operator: $45,285.

Ammunition Assembly Operator Salary in Mississippi

How much does an Ammunition Assembly Operator make in Mississippi? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ammunition Assembly Operator in Mississippi is $32,597 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, an Ammunition Assembly Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,634
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,112 to $35,233
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,849

10% $27,849

50% (Median) $32,597

90% $37,634

Ammunition Assembly Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,233	$2,936	$678	$17
Average	$32,597	$2,716	$627	$16
25th Percentile	$30,112	$2,509	$579	$14

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Key Factors That Influence Ammunition Assembly Operator Salaries

An Ammunition Assembly Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ammunition Assembly Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ammunition Assembly Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $31,850
Early Career (1-2 years): $32,120
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $32,670
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $32,780
Expert (over 8 years): $32,853

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Ammunition Assembly Operator	less than 1 year	$31,850
Early Career Level Ammunition Assembly Operator	1-2 years	$32,120
Mid-Level Level Ammunition Assembly Operator	2-4 years	$32,670
Senior-Level Level Ammunition Assembly Operator	5-8 years	$32,780
Expert Level Ammunition Assembly Operator	over 8 years	$32,853

How Do Ammunition Assembly Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ammunition Assembly Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $40,470.
California: $40,316.
Massachusetts: $39,779.

District of Columbia $40,470 California $40,316 Massachusetts $39,779 Washington $39,633 New Jersey $39,618 Alaska $39,567 Connecticut $39,062 New York $38,858

Hawaii $38,204 Rhode Island $37,896 Maryland $37,688 Minnesota $37,403 Colorado $37,293 Illinois $37,257 Oregon $37,118 Delaware $37,016

New Hampshire $36,951 Virginia $36,807 Pennsylvania $36,387 Nevada $36,175 North Dakota $36,105 Michigan $35,996 Wisconsin $35,956 Vermont $35,875

Texas $35,652 Maine $35,638 Arizona $35,616 Ohio $35,590 Georgia $35,254 Indiana $35,086 Wyoming $35,053 Utah $35,002

Iowa $34,980 Kansas $34,804 Louisiana $34,753 North Carolina $34,735 Missouri $34,727 Florida $34,585 Montana $34,508 Nebraska $34,435

Kentucky $34,395 South Carolina $34,249 Tennessee $34,157 Idaho $34,121 New Mexico $33,854 Oklahoma $33,795 Alabama $33,580 South Dakota $33,218

Arkansas $33,021 West Virginia $32,915 Mississippi $32,597

Top Paying Cities for Ammunition Assembly Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Hillsboro: $31,988
Holly Bluff: $31,713
Kosciusko: $31,705

Hillsboro, MS $31,988

Holly Bluff, MS $31,713

Kosciusko, MS $31,705

Lake, MS $31,882

Lena, MS $32,007

Lexington, MS $31,649

Lorman, MS $31,728

Louise, MS $32,048

Ludlow, MS $32,078

Mc Adams, MS $31,676

Mc Cool, MS $31,641

Madden, MS $31,800

Madison, MS $32,369

Magee, MS $32,027

Mayersville, MS $31,903

Mendenhall, MS $32,141

Midnight, MS $32,049

Mize, MS $31,897

Morton, MS $32,152

Mount Olive, MS $31,899

Natchez, MS $31,810

Newhebron, MS $31,988

Pattison, MS $31,880

Pelahatchie, MS $32,254

Pickens, MS $31,903

Piney Woods, MS $32,307

Pinola, MS $32,121

Port Gibson, MS $31,874

Puckett, MS $32,183

Pulaski, MS $31,999

Raleigh, MS $31,913

Raymond, MS $32,357

Redwood, MS $31,920

Ridgeland, MS $32,452

Rolling Fork, MS $31,926

Sallis, MS $31,731

Sandhill, MS $32,329

Satartia, MS $32,083

Sharon, MS $32,117

Sibley, MS $31,887

Silver City, MS $31,871

Star, MS $32,352

Taylorsville, MS $31,816

Tchula, MS $31,675

Terry, MS $32,367

Thomastown, MS $31,802

Tinsley, MS $32,055

Tougaloo, MS $32,475

Utica, MS $32,178

Vaiden, MS $31,585

Valley Park, MS $31,773

Vaughan, MS $31,967

Vicksburg, MS $32,030

Walnut Grove, MS $31,860

Washington, MS $31,796

Wesson, MS $32,014

West, MS $31,581

Whitfield, MS $32,472

Yazoo City, MS $31,922

Jackson, MS $32,498

Pearl, MS $32,495

Richland, MS $32,498

Flowood, MS $32,489

Byram, MS $32,458

Lula, MS $32,330

Lyon, MS $31,728

Marks, MS $31,943

Michigan City, MS $32,571

Mount Pleasant, MS $33,354

Myrtle, MS $31,982

Nesbit, MS $33,905

New Albany, MS $31,925

Olive Branch, MS $33,855

Oxford, MS $32,035

Pope, MS $31,834

Potts Camp, MS $32,333

Red Banks, MS $33,337

Ripley, MS $31,883

Robinsonville, MS $33,447

Sarah, MS $32,969

Sardis, MS $32,391

Senatobia, MS $33,010

Sherard, MS $31,660

Sledge, MS $32,276

Southaven, MS $34,104

Taylor, MS $31,985

Tiplersville, MS $31,939

Tula, MS $31,807

Tunica, MS $33,056

University, MS $32,261

Victoria, MS $33,296

Walls, MS $34,030

Walnut, MS $31,950

Waterford, MS $32,451

Greenville, MS $32,494

Alligator, MS $31,559

Anguilla, MS $32,156

Arcola, MS $32,494

Avon, MS $32,494

Benoit, MS $32,190

Beulah, MS $31,893

Boyle, MS $32,046

Chatham, MS $32,438

Cleveland, MS $31,930

Doddsville, MS $31,754

Drew, MS $31,584

Parchman, MS $31,618

Dublin, MS $31,503

Duncan, MS $31,542

Glen Allan, MS $32,341

Grace, MS $32,262

Gunnison, MS $31,634

Hollandale, MS $32,494

Holly Ridge, MS $32,212

Indianola, MS $32,233

Inverness, MS $32,170

Isola, MS $32,243

Leland, MS $32,494

Merigold, MS $31,758

Metcalfe, MS $32,494

Moorhead, MS $31,921

Mound Bayou, MS $31,729

Pace, MS $31,916

Panther Burn, MS $32,353

Rena Lara, MS $31,549

Rome, MS $31,556

Rosedale, MS $31,840

Ruleville, MS $31,736

Scott, MS $32,301

Shaw, MS $32,143

Shelby, MS $31,653

Stoneville, MS $32,494

Sunflower, MS $31,861

Wayside, MS $32,494

Winstonville, MS $31,816

Winterville, MS $32,494

Tupelo, MS $32,071

Algoma, MS $31,982

Amory, MS $31,530

Baldwyn, MS $31,904

Becker, MS $31,448

Belden, MS $32,015

Belmont, MS $31,779

Blue Springs, MS $31,925

Booneville, MS $31,885

Burnsville, MS $31,860

Corinth, MS $31,980

Dennis, MS $31,742

Derma, MS $31,954

Ecru, MS $31,951

Fulton, MS $31,905

Gattman, MS $31,403

Glen, MS $31,891

Abbeville, MS $32,220

Arkabutla, MS $33,321

Ashland, MS $32,342

Batesville, MS $32,129

Belen, MS $31,845

Blue Mountain, MS $31,957

Byhalia, MS $33,485

Clarksdale, MS $31,636

Coahoma, MS $31,962

Coldwater, MS $33,374

Como, MS $32,575

Courtland, MS $31,962

Crenshaw, MS $32,406

Crowder, MS $31,851

Darling, MS $32,117

Dumas, MS $31,862

Dundee, MS $32,350

Etta, MS $31,947

Falcon, MS $32,194

Falkner, MS $32,099

Farrell, MS $31,729

Friars Point, MS $31,981

Hernando, MS $33,622

Hickory Flat, MS $32,190

Holly Springs, MS $32,711

Horn Lake, MS $34,067

Independence, MS $33,243

Jonestown, MS $31,991

Lake Cormorant, MS $33,887

Lamar, MS $32,728

Stennis Space Center, MS $32,472

Diamondhead, MS $32,198

Biloxi, MS $32,396

Diberville, MS $32,378

Escatawpa, MS $32,220

Gautier, MS $32,214

Hurley, MS $32,306

Kiln, MS $32,231

Lakeshore, MS $32,496

Long Beach, MS $32,159

Mc Henry, MS $32,069

Moss Point, MS $32,246

Ocean Springs, MS $32,262

Vancleave, MS $32,182

Pascagoula, MS $32,246

Pass Christian, MS $32,160

Pearlington, MS $32,917

Perkinston, MS $32,063

Saucier, MS $32,165

Waveland, MS $32,249

Wiggins, MS $31,954

Brookhaven, MS $32,008

Bogue Chitto, MS $31,845

Bude, MS $31,849

Centreville, MS $32,786

Chatawa, MS $32,137

Crosby, MS $32,037

Fernwood, MS $31,986

Gloster, MS $32,255

Jayess, MS $31,739

Kokomo, MS $31,754

Liberty, MS $32,344

Mc Call Creek, MS $31,819

Mccomb, MS $31,857

Magnolia, MS $32,023

Meadville, MS $31,724

Monticello, MS $31,928

Oak Vale, MS $31,767

Osyka, MS $32,245

Roxie, MS $31,706

Ruth, MS $31,788

Silver Creek, MS $31,900

Smithdale, MS $31,799

Sontag, MS $31,939

Summit, MS $31,786

Tylertown, MS $31,780

Union Church, MS $31,850

Woodville, MS $32,378

Columbus, MS $31,166

Aberdeen, MS $31,376

Ackerman, MS $31,655

Artesia, MS $31,212

Bellefontaine, MS $31,703

Brooksville, MS $31,331

Caledonia, MS $31,304

Cedarbluff, MS $31,380

Crawford, MS $31,258

Eupora, MS $31,694

French Camp, MS $31,646

Hamilton, MS $31,245

Kilmichael, MS $31,630

Maben, MS $31,569

Mantee, MS $31,611

Mathiston, MS $31,626

Mayhew, MS $31,168

Montpelier, MS $31,492

Pheba, MS $31,462

Prairie, MS $31,372

Starkville, MS $31,340

Mississippi State, MS $31,314

Steens, MS $31,183

Stewart, MS $31,635

Sturgis, MS $31,552

Walthall, MS $31,755

Weir, MS $31,685

West Point, MS $31,228

Woodland, MS $31,630

Thaxton, MS $31,867

Tishomingo, MS $31,717

Toccopola, MS $31,870

Trebloc, MS $31,526

Tremont, MS $31,832

Van Vleet, MS $31,770

Vardaman, MS $31,808

Verona, MS $32,064

Wheeler, MS $31,888

Grenada, MS $31,646

Banner, MS $31,783

Big Creek, MS $31,699

Bruce, MS $31,803

Calhoun City, MS $31,764

Carrollton, MS $31,496

Cascilla, MS $31,535

Charleston, MS $31,579

Coffeeville, MS $31,665

Coila, MS $31,500

Cruger, MS $31,572

Duck Hill, MS $31,620

Elliott, MS $31,655

Enid, MS $31,670

Glendora, MS $31,484

Gore Springs, MS $31,678

Greenwood, MS $31,488

Holcomb, MS $31,495

Itta Bena, MS $31,720

Mc Carley, MS $31,537

Minter City, MS $31,421

Money, MS $31,463

Morgan City, MS $31,776

North Carrollton, MS $31,667

Oakland, MS $31,633

Paris, MS $31,783

Philipp, MS $31,396

Pittsboro, MS $31,810

Schlater, MS $31,483

Scobey, MS $31,583

Sidon, MS $31,562

Slate Spring, MS $31,743

Sumner, MS $31,578

Swan Lake, MS $31,495

Swiftown, MS $31,859

Tie Plant, MS $31,647

Tillatoba, MS $31,598

Tippo, MS $31,445

Tutwiler, MS $31,561

Vance, MS $31,511

Water Valley, MS $31,750

Webb, MS $31,534

Winona, MS $31,620

Belzoni, MS $32,010

Benton, MS $31,961

Bentonia, MS $32,189

Bolton, MS $32,322

Brandon, MS $32,324

Braxton, MS $32,270

Camden, MS $31,878

Canton, MS $32,208

Carthage, MS $31,817

Cary, MS $31,959

Clinton, MS $32,424

Conehatta, MS $31,817

Crystal Springs, MS $32,256

Delta City, MS $32,351

D Lo, MS $32,203

Durant, MS $31,680

Edwards, MS $32,238

Ethel, MS $31,638

Fayette, MS $31,741

Flora, MS $32,307

Pocahontas, MS $32,465

Florence, MS $32,389

Meridian, MS $31,754

Bailey, MS $31,711

Buckatunna, MS $31,739

Chunky, MS $31,682

Clara, MS $31,716

Collinsville, MS $31,728

Daleville, MS $31,681

Decatur, MS $31,728

De Kalb, MS $31,688

Enterprise, MS $31,681

Hickory, MS $31,687

Lauderdale, MS $31,719

Lawrence, MS $31,796

Little Rock, MS $31,694

Louin, MS $31,747

Louisville, MS $31,686

Macon, MS $31,766

Marion, MS $31,822

Newton, MS $31,736

Noxapater, MS $31,701

Pachuta, MS $31,663

Paulding, MS $31,656

Philadelphia, MS $31,727

Porterville, MS $31,682

Preston, MS $31,691

Quitman, MS $31,704

Rose Hill, MS $31,639

Scooba, MS $31,755

Sebastopol, MS $31,894

Shubuta, MS $31,677

Shuqualak, MS $31,750

State Line, MS $31,798

Stonewall, MS $31,717

Toomsuba, MS $31,726

Union, MS $31,708

Vossburg, MS $31,670

Waynesboro, MS $31,718

Hattiesburg, MS $31,791

Bassfield, MS $31,768

Bay Springs, MS $31,771

Beaumont, MS $31,755

Brooklyn, MS $31,821

Carriere, MS $32,380

Carson, MS $31,782

Collins, MS $31,811

Columbia, MS $31,764

Eastabuchie, MS $31,731

Ellisville, MS $31,743

Heidelberg, MS $31,692

Laurel, MS $31,841

Leakesville, MS $32,001

Lucedale, MS $32,250

Lumberton, MS $31,907

Mc Lain, MS $31,879

Mc Neill, MS $32,340

Moselle, MS $31,732

Moss, MS $31,713

Neely, MS $31,821

New Augusta, MS $31,691

Nicholson, MS $32,541

Ovett, MS $31,689

Petal, MS $31,780

Picayune, MS $32,510

Poplarville, MS $32,130

Prentiss, MS $31,881

Purvis, MS $31,781

Richton, MS $31,685

Sandersville, MS $31,747

Sandy Hook, MS $31,776

Seminary, MS $31,725

Soso, MS $31,719

Stringer, MS $31,738

Sumrall, MS $31,740

Foxworth, MS $31,754

Gulfport, MS $32,140

Bay Saint Louis, MS $32,436

Plantersville, MS $31,888

Pontotoc, MS $31,975

Randolph, MS $31,856

Rienzi, MS $31,888

Saltillo, MS $31,988

Shannon, MS $31,899

Sherman, MS $32,026

Smithville, MS $31,727

Golden, MS $31,781

Greenwood Springs, MS $31,506

Guntown, MS $31,936

Houlka, MS $31,901

Houston, MS $31,730

Iuka, MS $31,745

Mantachie, MS $31,940

Marietta, MS $31,847

Mooreville, MS $32,000

Nettleton, MS $31,773

New Site, MS $31,778

Okolona, MS $31,700

Lambert, MS $31,598

Forest, MS $31,969

Gallman, MS $32,169

Georgetown, MS $32,188

Goodman, MS $31,845

Harperville, MS $31,944

Harriston, MS $31,755

Harrisville, MS $32,241

Hazlehurst, MS $32,043

Hermanville, MS $31,939

Ammunition Assembly Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ammunition Assembly Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Chemicals, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Ammunition Assembly Operator positions in MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Ammunition Assembly Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Ammunition Assembly Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Chemicals	$42,376	$20.0	30%

Ammunition Assembly Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ammunition Assembly Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$30,112

Average $32,597/year

$35,233

$2,509

Average $2,716/month

$2,936

$579

Average $627/week

$678

$14

Average $16/hour

$17

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,233	$2,936	$678	$17
Average	$32,597	$2,716	$627	$16
25th Percentile	$30,112	$2,509	$579	$14

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