What are the main factors that influence an Assembler/Tester'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 Assembler/Tester?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembler/Tester roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assembler/Tester's salary?

An Assembler/Tester's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,429 for beginners, reaching about $41,792 at mid-level, and approach $43,417 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembler/Tester?

Assembler/Tester salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembler/Tester roles are District of Columbia $47,755, California $47,574, Massachusetts $46,940. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Assembler/Tester Salary in Vermont

How much does an Assembler/Tester make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembler/Tester in Vermont is $42,334 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Assembler/Tester's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,781
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,087 to $46,232
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,132

10% $36,132

50% (Median) $42,334

90% $49,781

Assembler/Tester Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,232	$3,853	$889	$22
Average	$42,334	$3,528	$814	$20
25th Percentile	$39,087	$3,257	$752	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Assembler/Tester Salaries

An Assembler/Tester'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 Assembler/Tester Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembler/Tester'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): $40,429
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,528
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,792
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,308
Expert (over 8 years): $43,417

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assembler/Tester	less than 1 year	$40,429
Early Career Level Assembler/Tester	1-2 years	$40,528
Mid-Level Level Assembler/Tester	2-4 years	$41,792
Senior-Level Level Assembler/Tester	5-8 years	$43,308
Expert Level Assembler/Tester	over 8 years	$43,417

How Do Assembler/Tester 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 Assembler/Testers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,755.
California: $47,574.
Massachusetts: $46,940.

District of Columbia $47,755 California $47,574 Massachusetts $46,940 Washington $46,768 New Jersey $46,750 Alaska $46,690 Connecticut $46,095 New York $45,853

Hawaii $45,081 Rhode Island $44,719 Maryland $44,473 Minnesota $44,137 Colorado $44,007 Illinois $43,964 Oregon $43,800 Delaware $43,679

New Hampshire $43,604 Virginia $43,434 Pennsylvania $42,938 Nevada $42,687 North Dakota $42,605 Michigan $42,476 Wisconsin $42,429 Vermont $42,334

Texas $42,071 Maine $42,053 Arizona $42,028 Ohio $41,997 Georgia $41,601 Indiana $41,402 Wyoming $41,363 Utah $41,303

Iowa $41,277 Kansas $41,070 Louisiana $41,010 North Carolina $40,988 Missouri $40,979 Florida $40,811 Montana $40,721 Nebraska $40,634

Kentucky $40,587 South Carolina $40,414 Tennessee $40,307 Idaho $40,263 New Mexico $39,949 Oklahoma $39,880 Alabama $39,625 South Dakota $39,198

Arkansas $38,965 West Virginia $38,840 Mississippi $38,465

Top Paying Cities for Assembler/Tester

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:

Adamant: $43,332
Barre: $43,397
Cabot: $43,302

Adamant, VT $43,332

Barre, VT $43,397

Cabot, VT $43,302

Calais, VT $43,340

East Barre, VT $43,331

East Calais, VT $43,332

East Montpelier, VT $43,361

Eden, VT $43,304

Eden Mills, VT $43,265

Graniteville, VT $43,395

Hyde Park, VT $43,368

Johnson, VT $43,422

Lake Elmore, VT $43,319

Marshfield, VT $43,309

Moretown, VT $43,425

Morrisville, VT $43,420

Moscow, VT $43,442

Northfield, VT $43,372

Northfield Falls, VT $43,575

North Hyde Park, VT $43,365

North Montpelier, VT $43,321

Plainfield, VT $43,315

Roxbury, VT $43,242

South Barre, VT $43,448

Waterbury, VT $43,438

Stowe, VT $43,444

Waitsfield, VT $43,420

Warren, VT $43,339

Washington, VT $43,254

Waterbury Center, VT $43,437

Websterville, VT $43,388

Williamstown, VT $43,337

Wolcott, VT $43,314

Woodbury, VT $43,271

Worcester, VT $43,314

Rutland, VT $43,313

Belmont, VT $43,179

Benson, VT $43,179

Bomoseen, VT $43,247

Brandon, VT $43,279

Bridport, VT $43,284

Castleton, VT $43,255

Center Rutland, VT $43,285

Chittenden, VT $43,185

Cuttingsville, VT $43,170

Danby, VT $43,244

East Middlebury, VT $43,307

East Poultney, VT $43,249

East Wallingford, VT $43,202

Fair Haven, VT $43,217

Florence, VT $43,202

Forest Dale, VT $43,281

Gaysville, VT $43,006

Granville, VT $43,209

Hancock, VT $43,202

Hydeville, VT $43,252

Killington, VT $43,197

Middlebury, VT $43,374

Middletown Springs, VT $43,225

Mount Holly, VT $43,185

North Clarendon, VT $43,249

Orwell, VT $43,244

Pawlet, VT $43,259

Pittsfield, VT $43,222

Pittsford, VT $43,264

Poultney, VT $43,255

Proctor, VT $43,303

Ripton, VT $43,253

Rochester, VT $43,231

Rupert, VT $43,227

Salisbury, VT $43,296

Shoreham, VT $43,259

Stockbridge, VT $43,182

Wallingford, VT $43,205

Wells, VT $43,261

West Pawlet, VT $43,276

West Rupert, VT $43,265

West Rutland, VT $43,239

Whiting, VT $43,261

Saint Johnsbury, VT $43,307

Albany, VT $43,282

Barnet, VT $43,261

Barton, VT $43,277

Beebe Plain, VT $43,290

Concord, VT $43,220

Coventry, VT $43,341

Craftsbury, VT $43,295

Craftsbury Common, VT $43,297

Danville, VT $43,271

Derby, VT $43,290

Derby Line, VT $43,258

East Burke, VT $43,257

East Charleston, VT $43,261

East Hardwick, VT $43,284

East Haven, VT $43,162

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $43,306

Glover, VT $43,265

Granby, VT $43,109

Greensboro, VT $43,250

Greensboro Bend, VT $43,277

Hardwick, VT $43,325

Irasburg, VT $43,267

Island Pond, VT $43,196

Lowell, VT $43,252

Lower Waterford, VT $43,302

Lyndon, VT $43,294

Lyndon Center, VT $43,343

Lyndonville, VT $43,296

Morgan, VT $43,218

Newport, VT $43,316

Newport Center, VT $43,261

North Concord, VT $43,148

North Troy, VT $43,267

Orleans, VT $43,251

Passumpsic, VT $43,310

Peacham, VT $43,223

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $43,311

Sheffield, VT $43,234

Sutton, VT $43,231

Troy, VT $43,271

West Burke, VT $43,260

West Charleston, VT $43,240

West Danville, VT $43,273

Westfield, VT $43,239

West Glover, VT $43,268

Averill, VT $43,017

Beecher Falls, VT $43,296

Canaan, VT $43,188

Gilman, VT $43,378

Guildhall, VT $43,131

Lunenburg, VT $43,225

Norton, VT $43,103

North Bennington, VT $43,584

North Pownal, VT $43,672

Pownal, VT $43,697

White River Junction, VT $43,302

Ascutney, VT $43,322

Barnard, VT $43,203

Bethel, VT $43,230

Bradford, VT $43,275

Bridgewater, VT $43,248

Bridgewater Corners, VT $43,162

Brookfield, VT $43,272

Brownsville, VT $43,249

Chelsea, VT $43,247

Corinth, VT $43,236

East Corinth, VT $43,254

East Randolph, VT $43,262

East Ryegate, VT $43,224

East Thetford, VT $43,278

Fairlee, VT $43,231

Groton, VT $43,243

Hartford, VT $43,414

Hartland, VT $43,262

Hartland Four Corners, VT $43,261

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $43,372

Newbury, VT $43,238

North Hartland, VT $43,293

North Pomfret, VT $43,219

North Thetford, VT $43,277

Norwich, VT $43,268

Plymouth, VT $43,131

Post Mills, VT $43,268

Quechee, VT $43,312

Randolph, VT $43,305

Randolph Center, VT $43,283

Reading, VT $43,167

Sharon, VT $43,229

South Pomfret, VT $43,188

South Royalton, VT $43,242

South Ryegate, VT $43,250

South Strafford, VT $43,240

South Woodstock, VT $43,177

Strafford, VT $43,202

Taftsville, VT $43,316

Thetford, VT $43,278

Thetford Center, VT $43,233

Topsham, VT $43,220

Tunbridge, VT $43,228

Vershire, VT $43,208

Wells River, VT $43,253

West Fairlee, VT $43,333

West Hartford, VT $43,220

West Newbury, VT $43,237

West Topsham, VT $43,254

Wilder, VT $43,416

Windsor, VT $43,280

Woodstock, VT $43,227

Bellows Falls, VT $43,385

Cambridgeport, VT $43,335

Cavendish, VT $43,191

Chester, VT $43,234

Chester Depot, VT $43,219

Grafton, VT $43,202

Londonderry, VT $43,279

Ludlow, VT $43,214

North Springfield, VT $43,365

Perkinsville, VT $43,247

Peru, VT $43,234

Proctorsville, VT $43,199

Saxtons River, VT $43,376

South Londonderry, VT $43,306

Springfield, VT $43,343

Westminster, VT $43,384

Westminster Station, VT $43,387

Weston, VT $43,189

Shaftsbury, VT $43,532

Brattleboro, VT $43,473

Bondville, VT $43,293

East Dover, VT $43,381

Jacksonville, VT $43,491

Jamaica, VT $43,294

Marlboro, VT $43,689

Newfane, VT $43,353

Putney, VT $43,344

Readsboro, VT $43,694

South Newfane, VT $43,368

Stamford, VT $43,662

Townshend, VT $43,314

Vernon, VT $43,606

Wardsboro, VT $43,345

West Dover, VT $43,416

West Dummerston, VT $43,364

West Halifax, VT $43,431

West Townshend, VT $43,255

West Wardsboro, VT $43,256

Whitingham, VT $43,475

Williamsville, VT $43,364

Wilmington, VT $43,449

Burlington, VT $43,567

South Burlington, VT $43,565

Winooski, VT $43,567

Colchester, VT $43,567

Alburgh, VT $43,350

Bakersfield, VT $43,414

Belvidere Center, VT $43,257

Bristol, VT $43,423

Cambridge, VT $43,475

Charlotte, VT $43,508

East Berkshire, VT $43,372

East Fairfield, VT $43,437

Enosburg Falls, VT $43,317

Essex, VT $43,534

Essex Junction, VT $43,537

Fairfax, VT $43,478

Fairfield, VT $43,436

Ferrisburgh, VT $43,460

Franklin, VT $43,320

Grand Isle, VT $43,482

Highgate Center, VT $43,356

Highgate Springs, VT $43,378

Hinesburg, VT $43,507

Huntington, VT $43,475

Isle La Motte, VT $43,404

Jeffersonville, VT $43,446

Jericho, VT $43,498

Jonesville, VT $43,507

Milton, VT $43,519

Monkton, VT $43,472

Montgomery, VT $43,317

Montgomery Center, VT $43,265

New Haven, VT $43,418

North Ferrisburgh, VT $43,479

North Hero, VT $43,436

Richford, VT $43,310

Richmond, VT $43,503

Saint Albans, VT $43,456

Saint Albans Bay, VT $43,450

Shelburne, VT $43,548

Sheldon, VT $43,404

Sheldon Springs, VT $43,510

South Hero, VT $43,522

Starksboro, VT $43,449

Swanton, VT $43,396

Underhill, VT $43,488

Underhill Center, VT $43,489

Vergennes, VT $43,405

Waterville, VT $43,419

Westford, VT $43,510

Williston, VT $43,542

Montpelier, VT $43,390

Bennington, VT $43,616

Arlington, VT $43,463

Dorset, VT $43,293

East Arlington, VT $43,277

East Dorset, VT $43,294

Manchester, VT $43,411

Manchester Center, VT $43,383

Assembler/Tester Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembler/Tester roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Assembler/Tester positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembler/Tester as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assembler/Tester

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$48,684	$23.0	15%

Assembler/Tester Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembler/Tester'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.

$39,087

Average $42,334/year

$46,232

$3,257

Average $3,528/month

$3,853

$752

Average $814/week

$889

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,232	$3,853	$889	$22
Average	$42,334	$3,528	$814	$20
25th Percentile	$39,087	$3,257	$752	$19

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