What are the main factors that influence an Assembly and Test 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 Assembly and Test Operator?

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

How does experience change An Assembly and Test Operator's salary?

An Assembly and Test Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,866 for beginners, reaching about $35,764 at mid-level, and approach $35,964 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembly and Test Operator?

Assembly and Test Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembly and Test Operator roles are District of Columbia $39,234, California $39,085, Massachusetts $38,564. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assembly and Test Operator roles make?

Salaries for Assembly and Test Operator level roles vary by specialization: Test Operator: $112,763; Assembly and Test Technician: $64,562; Assembly, Integration & Test Technician: $56,108; Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,940; Assembly & Test Inspector: $51,257.

Assembly and Test Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assembly and Test Operator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly and Test Operator in Virginia is $35,684 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,198
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,963 to $38,570
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,487

10% $30,487

50% (Median) $35,684

90% $41,198

Assembly and Test Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,570	$3,214	$742	$19
Average	$35,684	$2,974	$686	$17
25th Percentile	$32,963	$2,747	$634	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Assembly and Test Operator Salaries

An Assembly and Test 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 Assembly and Test Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly and Test 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): $34,866
Early Career (1-2 years): $35,162
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,764
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,884
Expert (over 8 years): $35,964

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assembly and Test Operator	less than 1 year	$34,866
Early Career Level Assembly and Test Operator	1-2 years	$35,162
Mid-Level Level Assembly and Test Operator	2-4 years	$35,764
Senior-Level Level Assembly and Test Operator	5-8 years	$35,884
Expert Level Assembly and Test Operator	over 8 years	$35,964

How Do Assembly and Test 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 Assembly and Test Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $39,234.
California: $39,085.
Massachusetts: $38,564.

District of Columbia $39,234 California $39,085 Massachusetts $38,564 Washington $38,423 New Jersey $38,409 Alaska $38,359 Connecticut $37,870 New York $37,671

Hawaii $37,037 Rhode Island $36,740 Maryland $36,538 Minnesota $36,261 Colorado $36,155 Illinois $36,119 Oregon $35,985 Delaware $35,886

New Hampshire $35,823 Virginia $35,684 Pennsylvania $35,276 Nevada $35,071 North Dakota $35,003 Michigan $34,897 Wisconsin $34,858 Vermont $34,780

Texas $34,564 Maine $34,550 Arizona $34,528 Ohio $34,504 Georgia $34,178 Indiana $34,015 Wyoming $33,983 Utah $33,933

Iowa $33,912 Kansas $33,742 Louisiana $33,692 North Carolina $33,674 Missouri $33,667 Florida $33,529 Montana $33,455 Nebraska $33,384

Kentucky $33,345 South Carolina $33,203 Tennessee $33,114 Idaho $33,079 New Mexico $32,820 Oklahoma $32,764 Alabama $32,555 South Dakota $32,204

Arkansas $32,012 West Virginia $31,910 Mississippi $31,601

Top Paying Cities for Assembly and Test 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:

Ivanhoe: $32,817
Lambsburg: $32,887
Laurel Fork: $32,923

Ivanhoe, VA $32,817

Lambsburg, VA $32,887

Laurel Fork, VA $32,923

Marion, VA $32,646

Max Meadows, VA $32,869

Meadowview, VA $32,352

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $32,614

Rocky Gap, VA $32,632

Ruther Glen, VA $34,422

Sealston, VA $35,313

Sharps, VA $34,271

Spotsylvania, VA $34,744

Sparta, VA $34,562

Stafford, VA $36,332

Stratford, VA $34,941

Tappahannock, VA $34,483

Thornburg, VA $34,858

Unionville, VA $34,292

Village, VA $34,439

Warsaw, VA $34,562

Weems, VA $33,883

Sandy Point, VA $34,607

White Stone, VA $33,789

Wicomico Church, VA $34,035

Woodford, VA $34,716

Zacata, VA $34,833

Winchester, VA $34,669

Bentonville, VA $34,372

Berryville, VA $35,169

Boyce, VA $35,234

Brucetown, VA $34,692

Chester Gap, VA $35,028

Clear Brook, VA $34,518

Cross Junction, VA $33,398

Fishers Hill, VA $33,878

Flint Hill, VA $34,838

Front Royal, VA $34,859

Gore, VA $33,585

Hume, VA $35,309

Huntly, VA $34,897

Strasburg, VA $33,746

Linden, VA $35,395

Markham, VA $35,387

Maurertown, VA $33,287

Middletown, VA $34,405

Millwood, VA $35,171

Rileyville, VA $33,987

Earlysville, VA $33,489

Esmont, VA $33,179

Faber, VA $33,032

Fishersville, VA $33,340

Free Union, VA $33,434

Gordonsville, VA $33,784

Greenwood, VA $33,299

Ivy, VA $33,503

Keene, VA $33,313

Keswick, VA $33,569

Locust Dale, VA $33,936

Lovingston, VA $32,678

Lyndhurst, VA $32,924

Montpelier Station, VA $33,792

Nellysford, VA $32,962

North Garden, VA $33,281

Orange, VA $34,123

Palmyra, VA $33,584

Piney River, VA $32,526

Quinque, VA $33,574

Roseland, VA $32,651

Ruckersville, VA $33,561

Schuyler, VA $33,063

Shipman, VA $32,673

Somerset, VA $33,794

Stanardsville, VA $33,463

Troy, VA $33,621

Tyro, VA $32,740

Waynesboro, VA $33,391

White Hall, VA $33,450

Woodberry Forest, VA $33,925

Achilles, VA $33,409

Amelia Court House, VA $34,029

Ark, VA $33,622

Arvonia, VA $33,323

Ashland, VA $34,360

Aylett, VA $34,377

Barhamsville, VA $33,882

Beaumont, VA $34,021

Beaverdam, VA $34,357

Bena, VA $33,399

Bohannon, VA $33,536

Bremo Bluff, VA $33,540

Bruington, VA $34,308

Bumpass, VA $34,305

Cardinal, VA $33,551

Cartersville, VA $33,817

Charles City, VA $34,094

Christchurch, VA $33,815

Church View, VA $33,894

Cobbs Creek, VA $33,644

Columbia, VA $33,729

Crozier, VA $34,248

Cumberland, VA $33,542

Deltaville, VA $33,672

Diggs, VA $33,549

Redwood, VA $32,650

Rich Creek, VA $32,762

Ridgeway, VA $32,990

Riner, VA $32,758

Ripplemead, VA $32,673

Rocky Mount, VA $32,680

Salem, VA $32,520

Sandy Level, VA $32,749

Shawsville, VA $32,621

Spencer, VA $32,982

Staffordsville, VA $32,818

Stanleytown, VA $33,044

Stuart, VA $32,973

Thaxton, VA $32,582

Troutville, VA $32,569

Union Hall, VA $32,685

Vesta, VA $32,931

Villamont, VA $32,565

Vinton, VA $32,504

Wirtz, VA $32,585

Woolwine, VA $32,908

Bristol, VA $31,702

Abingdon, VA $32,173

Andover, VA $32,077

Appalachia, VA $32,077

Bee, VA $32,473

Ben Hur, VA $32,210

Big Stone Gap, VA $31,791

Birchleaf, VA $32,505

Blackwater, VA $31,831

Castlewood, VA $31,923

Cleveland, VA $32,311

Clinchco, VA $32,477

Clintwood, VA $32,440

Coeburn, VA $32,130

Damascus, VA $32,425

Dante, VA $32,313

Davenport, VA $32,537

Dryden, VA $31,895

Duffield, VA $31,625

Dungannon, VA $31,740

East Stone Gap, VA $31,858

Ewing, VA $32,617

Fort Blackmore, VA $31,537

Gate City, VA $31,322

Haysi, VA $32,663

Hiltons, VA $31,396

Honaker, VA $32,492

Jonesville, VA $32,288

Keokee, VA $31,989

Lebanon, VA $32,186

Mc Clure, VA $32,319

Mendota, VA $31,712

Nickelsville, VA $31,579

Nora, VA $32,234

Norton, VA $32,111

Pennington Gap, VA $31,982

Pound, VA $32,244

Rosedale, VA $32,456

Rose Hill, VA $32,560

Saint Charles, VA $32,169

Saint Paul, VA $32,127

Weber City, VA $31,226

Whitetop, VA $32,552

Wise, VA $32,197

Pulaski, VA $32,901

Atkins, VA $32,623

Austinville, VA $32,887

Barren Springs, VA $32,915

Bastian, VA $32,628

Bland, VA $32,704

Broadford, VA $32,594

Cana, VA $32,937

Ceres, VA $32,597

Chilhowie, VA $32,586

Cripple Creek, VA $32,733

Crockett, VA $32,725

Draper, VA $32,874

Dugspur, VA $32,898

Elk Creek, VA $32,710

Emory, VA $32,494

Fancy Gap, VA $32,909

Fries, VA $32,820

Galax, VA $32,874

Glade Spring, VA $32,429

Rural Retreat, VA $32,684

Saltville, VA $32,600

Speedwell, VA $32,705

Sugar Grove, VA $32,631

Tannersville, VA $32,574

Troutdale, VA $32,608

Willis, VA $32,881

Woodlawn, VA $32,894

Wytheville, VA $32,801

Staunton, VA $33,350

Augusta Springs, VA $33,209

Bacova, VA $33,053

Blue Grass, VA $33,066

Brownsburg, VA $32,869

Buena Vista, VA $32,600

Churchville, VA $33,443

Clifton Forge, VA $32,942

Covington, VA $32,763

Craigsville, VA $33,213

Crimora, VA $33,477

Deerfield, VA $33,239

Doe Hill, VA $33,211

Fairfield, VA $32,820

Fort Defiance, VA $33,502

Glen Wilton, VA $32,816

Goshen, VA $33,070

Greenville, VA $33,049

Grottoes, VA $33,508

Head Waters, VA $33,265

Hot Springs, VA $32,961

Iron Gate, VA $32,998

Lexington, VA $32,878

Low Moor, VA $32,921

Mc Dowell, VA $33,224

Middlebrook, VA $33,057

Millboro, VA $33,083

Mint Spring, VA $33,224

Montebello, VA $32,756

Monterey, VA $33,128

Mount Sidney, VA $33,517

Mustoe, VA $33,183

New Hope, VA $33,497

Port Republic, VA $33,490

Raphine, VA $32,909

Rockbridge Baths, VA $32,941

Selma, VA $32,953

Steeles Tavern, VA $32,976

Stuarts Draft, VA $33,100

Swoope, VA $33,291

Verona, VA $33,517

Vesuvius, VA $32,683

Warm Springs, VA $33,063

West Augusta, VA $33,311

Weyers Cave, VA $33,525

Williamsville, VA $33,242

Lynchburg, VA $32,112

Altavista, VA $32,416

Alton, VA $33,125

Amherst, VA $32,330

Appomattox, VA $32,388

Bedford, VA $32,586

Big Island, VA $32,407

Blairs, VA $33,117

Brookneal, VA $32,545

Buffalo Junction, VA $33,230

Callands, VA $32,957

Chatham, VA $32,984

Clifford, VA $32,379

Clover, VA $33,044

Cluster Springs, VA $33,228

Coleman Falls, VA $32,245

Concord, VA $32,156

Crystal Hill, VA $32,993

Danville, VA $33,143

Hillsville, VA $32,937

Carson, VA $34,206

Hiwassee, VA $32,829

Independence, VA $32,715

Annandale, VA $38,926

Burke, VA $38,561

Dumfries, VA $37,432

Dunn Loring, VA $38,976

Fairfax, VA $38,394

Fairfax Station, VA $38,289

Falls Church, VA $39,010

Fort Belvoir, VA $38,538

Great Falls, VA $38,395

Greenway, VA $39,009

Lorton, VA $38,321

Merrifield, VA $38,886

Mc Lean, VA $39,006

West Mclean, VA $39,009

Mount Vernon, VA $38,683

Newington, VA $38,594

Dry Fork, VA $33,053

Brooke, VA $36,068

Evington, VA $32,290

Forest, VA $32,227

Gladstone, VA $32,416

Gladys, VA $32,417

Glasgow, VA $32,624

Goode, VA $32,333

Gretna, VA $32,749

Halifax, VA $33,115

Howardsville, VA $33,062

Hurt, VA $32,566

Java, VA $32,946

Ararat, VA $32,929

Axton, VA $33,031

Bassett, VA $33,007

Belspring, VA $32,836

Bent Mountain, VA $32,557

Blacksburg, VA $32,681

Blue Ridge, VA $32,546

Boones Mill, VA $32,534

Buchanan, VA $32,656

Callaway, VA $32,619

Christiansburg, VA $32,684

Cascade, VA $33,002

Catawba, VA $32,600

Check, VA $32,670

Claudville, VA $32,910

Cloverdale, VA $32,485

Collinsville, VA $33,117

Copper Hill, VA $32,627

Critz, VA $32,962

Daleville, VA $32,519

Dublin, VA $32,853

Eagle Rock, VA $32,750

Eggleston, VA $32,787

Elliston, VA $32,593

Ferrum, VA $32,802

Fieldale, VA $33,069

Fincastle, VA $32,620

Floyd, VA $32,804

Glade Hill, VA $32,658

Glen Lyn, VA $32,683

Goodview, VA $32,543

Hardy, VA $32,529

Henry, VA $32,851

Huddleston, VA $32,650

Keeling, VA $33,084

Chester, VA $34,367

Chesterfield, VA $34,347

Church Road, VA $34,234

Colonial Heights, VA $34,381

Courtland, VA $33,555

Dendron, VA $33,656

Dewitt, VA $34,124

Dinwiddie, VA $34,217

Disputanta, VA $34,245

Dolphin, VA $33,749

Drewryville, VA $33,482

Ebony, VA $33,251

Elberon, VA $33,517

Emporia, VA $33,557

Ford, VA $34,154

Franklin, VA $33,452

Freeman, VA $33,741

Gasburg, VA $33,322

Hopewell, VA $34,310

Ivor, VA $33,506

Jarratt, VA $33,847

Lawrenceville, VA $33,624

Mc Kenney, VA $34,034

Meredithville, VA $33,575

Newsoms, VA $33,341

Prince George, VA $34,343

Rawlings, VA $33,903

Sedley, VA $33,600

Skippers, VA $33,423

Spring Grove, VA $33,838

Stony Creek, VA $34,033

Surry, VA $33,435

Sussex, VA $33,956

Sutherland, VA $34,314

Valentines, VA $33,353

Wakefield, VA $33,643

Warfield, VA $33,931

Waverly, VA $33,908

White Plains, VA $33,335

Wilsons, VA $34,052

Yale, VA $33,819

Zuni, VA $33,493

Claremont, VA $33,883

Farmville, VA $33,248

Baskerville, VA $33,193

Indian Valley, VA $32,852

Mc Coy, VA $32,781

Martinsville, VA $33,062

Meadows Of Dan, VA $32,940

Moneta, VA $32,596

Montvale, VA $32,596

Narrows, VA $32,781

Newbern, VA $32,810

New Castle, VA $32,622

Newport, VA $32,696

New River, VA $32,900

Oriskany, VA $32,685

Paint Bank, VA $32,634

Parrott, VA $32,796

Patrick Springs, VA $33,000

Pearisburg, VA $32,814

Pembroke, VA $32,813

Penhook, VA $32,766

Pilot, VA $32,696

Pittsville, VA $32,750

Radford, VA $32,863

Long Island, VA $32,540

Lowry, VA $32,395

Lynch Station, VA $32,543

Madison Heights, VA $32,112

Monroe, VA $32,273

Naruna, VA $32,442

Nathalie, VA $32,834

Natural Bridge, VA $32,727

Natural Bridge Station, VA $32,586

Nelson, VA $33,279

Norwood, VA $32,540

Ringgold, VA $33,096

Rustburg, VA $32,186

Scottsburg, VA $33,160

Scottsville, VA $33,339

South Boston, VA $33,189

Spout Spring, VA $32,246

Sutherlin, VA $33,099

Sweet Briar, VA $32,207

Vernon Hill, VA $33,060

Virgilina, VA $33,200

Wingina, VA $32,733

Amonate, VA $32,661

Bandy, VA $32,589

Big Rock, VA $32,766

Bishop, VA $32,592

Bluefield, VA $32,693

Boissevain, VA $32,613

Breaks, VA $32,713

Burkes Garden, VA $32,625

Cedar Bluff, VA $32,673

Doran, VA $32,808

Falls Mills, VA $32,613

Grundy, VA $32,821

Horsepen, VA $32,605

Hurley, VA $32,652

Jewell Ridge, VA $32,673

Keen Mountain, VA $32,801

Mavisdale, VA $32,676

Maxie, VA $32,773

North Tazewell, VA $32,668

Oakwood, VA $32,819

Pilgrims Knob, VA $32,730

Pocahontas, VA $32,623

Pounding Mill, VA $32,719

Raven, VA $32,792

Red Ash, VA $32,822

Richlands, VA $32,804

Rowe, VA $32,689

Shortt Gap, VA $32,762

Swords Creek, VA $32,679

Tazewell, VA $32,617

Vansant, VA $32,680

Whitewood, VA $32,684

Wolford, VA $32,689

Boydton, VA $33,264

Bracey, VA $33,349

Brodnax, VA $33,478

Buckingham, VA $32,892

Burkeville, VA $33,401

Charlotte Court House, VA $32,922

Chase City, VA $33,093

Clarksville, VA $33,323

Crewe, VA $33,614

Cullen, VA $32,824

Dillwyn, VA $33,220

Drakes Branch, VA $33,089

Dundas, VA $33,582

Evergreen, VA $32,420

Fort Mitchell, VA $33,089

Green Bay, VA $33,217

Hampden Sydney, VA $33,298

Kenbridge, VA $33,402

Keysville, VA $33,086

La Crosse, VA $33,298

Lunenburg, VA $33,149

Meherrin, VA $33,152

Nottoway, VA $33,562

Pamplin, VA $32,714

Phenix, VA $32,567

Prospect, VA $32,920

Randolph, VA $32,976

Red House, VA $32,471

Red Oak, VA $33,135

Rice, VA $33,443

Saxe, VA $33,064

Skipwith, VA $33,159

South Hill, VA $33,286

Victoria, VA $33,266

Wylliesburg, VA $33,106

Roanoke, VA $32,462

Wachapreague, VA $33,707

Wardtown, VA $33,641

Wattsville, VA $33,738

Willis Wharf, VA $33,697

Windsor, VA $33,410

Withams, VA $33,712

Norfolk, VA $33,238

Newport News, VA $33,313

Fort Eustis, VA $33,326

Hampton, VA $33,333

Fort Monroe, VA $33,315

Poquoson, VA $33,322

Yorktown, VA $33,362

Lackey, VA $33,375

Seaford, VA $33,335

Portsmouth, VA $33,248

Fort Lee, VA $34,380

Petersburg, VA $34,380

Virginia State University, VA $34,380

Alberta, VA $33,700

Ammon, VA $34,152

Blackstone, VA $33,863

Boykins, VA $33,381

Branchville, VA $33,302

Capron, VA $33,545

Round Hill, VA $36,043

Catharpin, VA $37,393

Delaplane, VA $35,666

Ashburn, VA $37,548

Chantilly, VA $37,943

Gainesville, VA $37,089

Hamilton, VA $36,529

Lincoln, VA $36,493

Sterling, VA $38,005

Haymarket, VA $37,053

Herndon, VA $38,145

Leesburg, VA $36,958

Lovettsville, VA $36,139

Nokesville, VA $37,135

Upperville, VA $35,784

Warrenton, VA $35,914

Reston, VA $38,364

Waterford, VA $36,468

The Plains, VA $36,571

Doswell, VA $34,372

Dutton, VA $33,637

Fork Union, VA $33,643

Foster, VA $33,529

Glen Allen, VA $34,450

Gloucester, VA $33,601

Gloucester Point, VA $33,398

Goochland, VA $34,074

Grimstead, VA $33,613

Gum Spring, VA $34,074

Gwynn, VA $33,613

Hadensville, VA $34,021

Hallieford, VA $33,603

Hanover, VA $34,379

Hardyville, VA $33,703

Hartfield, VA $33,714

Hayes, VA $33,419

Henrico, VA $34,475

Hudgins, VA $33,587

Jamaica, VA $34,006

Jamestown, VA $33,496

Jetersville, VA $33,639

Kents Store, VA $33,718

King And Queen Court House, VA $34,058

King William, VA $34,234

Lanexa, VA $34,005

Lightfoot, VA $33,660

Little Plymouth, VA $34,015

Locust Hill, VA $33,815

Louisa, VA $34,068

Macon, VA $34,107

Maidens, VA $34,204

Manakin Sabot, VA $34,316

Mannboro, VA $34,092

Manquin, VA $34,334

Maryus, VA $33,403

Mascot, VA $33,915

Mathews, VA $33,549

Burgess, VA $34,130

Accomac, VA $33,680

Assawoman, VA $33,694

Atlantic, VA $33,739

Battery Park, VA $33,318

Belle Haven, VA $33,661

Birdsnest, VA $33,597

Bloxom, VA $33,732

Cape Charles, VA $33,551

Capeville, VA $33,558

Carrollton, VA $33,314

Carrsville, VA $33,466

Cheriton, VA $33,555

Chesapeake, VA $33,326

Chincoteague Island, VA $33,761

Wallops Island, VA $33,736

Craddockville, VA $33,666

Davis Wharf, VA $33,659

Eastville, VA $33,567

Exmore, VA $33,646

Franktown, VA $33,609

Greenbackville, VA $33,837

Greenbush, VA $33,741

Hacksneck, VA $33,647

Hallwood, VA $33,723

Harborton, VA $33,730

Horntown, VA $33,780

Oak Hall, VA $33,711

Isle Of Wight, VA $33,388

Jamesville, VA $33,628

Jenkins Bridge, VA $33,728

Keller, VA $33,688

Locustville, VA $33,686

Machipongo, VA $33,592

Mappsville, VA $33,715

Marionville, VA $33,592

Mears, VA $33,698

Melfa, VA $33,692

Modest Town, VA $33,779

Nassawadox, VA $33,627

Nelsonia, VA $33,782

New Church, VA $33,769

Onancock, VA $33,720

Onley, VA $33,683

Oyster, VA $33,562

Painter, VA $33,667

Parksley, VA $33,739

Pungoteague, VA $33,681

Quinby, VA $33,593

Rescue, VA $33,316

Sanford, VA $33,775

Saxis, VA $33,780

Seaview, VA $33,555

Smithfield, VA $33,352

Suffolk, VA $33,337

Tangier, VA $33,864

Tasley, VA $33,756

Temperanceville, VA $33,723

Townsend, VA $33,562

Virginia Beach, VA $33,770

Dulles, VA $38,375

Aldie, VA $37,164

Amissville, VA $35,355

Arcola, VA $37,536

Manassas, VA $37,598

Marshall, VA $35,874

Middleburg, VA $36,534

Catlett, VA $36,705

Centreville, VA $37,749

Clifton, VA $38,068

Orlean, VA $35,551

Paeonian Springs, VA $36,704

Paris, VA $35,551

Philomont, VA $36,426

Purcellville, VA $36,156

Bluemont, VA $35,672

Bristow, VA $37,306

Broad Run, VA $36,642

Calverton, VA $36,559

Casanova, VA $36,620

Rectortown, VA $35,830

Mechanicsville, VA $34,406

Midlothian, VA $34,354

Millers Tavern, VA $34,402

Mineral, VA $34,278

Moon, VA $33,563

Moseley, VA $34,239

New Canton, VA $33,498

New Kent, VA $34,218

New Point, VA $33,479

Newtown, VA $34,507

Norge, VA $33,710

North, VA $33,592

Oilville, VA $34,247

Onemo, VA $33,521

Ordinary, VA $33,448

Port Haywood, VA $33,474

Powhatan, VA $34,134

Providence Forge, VA $34,159

Quinton, VA $34,334

Rockville, VA $34,286

Ruthville, VA $34,088

Saint Stephens Church, VA $34,398

Saluda, VA $33,829

Sandston, VA $34,414

Sandy Hook, VA $34,067

Schley, VA $33,527

Severn, VA $33,420

Shacklefords, VA $33,847

State Farm, VA $34,220

Stevensville, VA $34,139

Studley, VA $34,403

Susan, VA $33,487

Toano, VA $33,815

Topping, VA $33,785

Trevilians, VA $34,047

Richmond, VA $34,484

Urbanna, VA $33,946

Wake, VA $33,734

Walkerton, VA $34,187

Ware Neck, VA $33,541

Water View, VA $33,939

West Point, VA $34,056

White Marsh, VA $33,485

Wicomico, VA $33,426

Williamsburg, VA $33,484

Woods Cross Roads, VA $33,605

Montpelier, VA $34,235

Oakton, VA $38,483

Occoquan, VA $38,199

Quantico, VA $36,929

Springfield, VA $38,825

Triangle, VA $37,197

Vienna, VA $38,825

Woodbridge, VA $37,923

Arlington, VA $39,020

Fort Myer, VA $39,021

Mattaponi, VA $33,929

Dhs, VA $39,021

Fort Valley, VA $33,735

Star Tannery, VA $33,405

Stephens City, VA $34,682

Stephenson, VA $34,705

Toms Brook, VA $33,716

White Post, VA $34,981

Woodstock, VA $33,437

Culpeper, VA $34,541

Aroda, VA $33,696

Banco, VA $33,810

Bealeton, VA $35,761

Boston, VA $34,450

Brandy Station, VA $35,147

Brightwood, VA $33,982

Castleton, VA $34,829

Elkwood, VA $35,101

Etlan, VA $33,903

Goldvein, VA $35,919

Graves Mill, VA $33,650

Haywood, VA $33,973

Hood, VA $33,438

Jeffersonton, VA $35,539

Leon, VA $34,125

Lignum, VA $34,898

Madison, VA $33,647

Midland, VA $36,117

Mitchells, VA $34,266

Oakpark, VA $33,860

Pratts, VA $33,643

Radiant, VA $33,768

Rapidan, VA $34,072

Remington, VA $35,477

Reva, VA $34,163

Richardsville, VA $35,190

Rixeyville, VA $35,099

Rochelle, VA $33,633

Somerville, VA $36,186

Sperryville, VA $34,129

Stevensburg, VA $34,968

Sumerduck, VA $35,486

Syria, VA $33,520

Viewtown, VA $35,122

Washington, VA $34,728

Wolftown, VA $33,440

Woodville, VA $34,466

Harrisonburg, VA $33,577

Basye, VA $33,308

Bergton, VA $33,206

Bridgewater, VA $33,514

Broadway, VA $33,410

Criders, VA $33,265

Dayton, VA $33,399

Edinburg, VA $33,365

Elkton, VA $33,466

Alexandria, VA $39,016

Fredericksburg, VA $35,352

Bowling Green, VA $34,665

Burr Hill, VA $34,670

Callao, VA $34,470

Caret, VA $34,881

Center Cross, VA $34,288

Champlain, VA $34,802

Coles Point, VA $34,932

Colonial Beach, VA $35,128

Corbin, VA $34,911

Dahlgren, VA $36,280

Dogue, VA $35,105

Dunnsville, VA $34,411

Edwardsville, VA $34,174

Farnham, VA $34,275

Garrisonville, VA $36,578

Hague, VA $34,679

Hartwood, VA $35,454

Haynesville, VA $34,651

Heathsville, VA $34,142

Hustle, VA $34,822

Irvington, VA $33,869

Jersey, VA $35,153

Kilmarnock, VA $33,898

King George, VA $35,702

Kinsale, VA $34,612

Ladysmith, VA $34,465

Lancaster, VA $33,981

Laneview, VA $34,063

Lively, VA $34,012

Locust Grove, VA $34,680

Loretto, VA $34,829

Lottsburg, VA $34,406

Merry Point, VA $33,927

Milford, VA $34,538

Mollusk, VA $33,939

Montross, VA $34,906

Morattico, VA $34,116

Mount Holly, VA $34,790

Ninde, VA $35,781

Nuttsville, VA $34,082

Oldhams, VA $34,584

Ophelia, VA $34,148

Partlow, VA $34,764

Port Royal, VA $34,820

Rappahannock Academy, VA $34,827

Reedville, VA $34,123

Rhoadesville, VA $34,353

Rollins Fork, VA $35,127

Fulks Run, VA $33,327

Hinton, VA $33,296

Keezletown, VA $33,459

Lacey Spring, VA $33,475

Linville, VA $33,458

Luray, VA $33,565

Mc Gaheysville, VA $33,497

Mount Crawford, VA $33,498

Mount Jackson, VA $33,389

Mount Solon, VA $33,393

New Market, VA $33,466

Orkney Springs, VA $33,317

Penn Laird, VA $33,512

Quicksburg, VA $33,422

Pleasant Valley, VA $33,494

Shenandoah, VA $33,477

Singers Glen, VA $33,456

Stanley, VA $33,480

Timberville, VA $33,472

Charlottesville, VA $33,532

Afton, VA $33,160

Arrington, VA $32,501

Barboursville, VA $33,662

Batesville, VA $33,452

Covesville, VA $33,163

Crozet, VA $33,468

Dyke, VA $33,451

Ruby, VA $36,403

Assembly and Test Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly and Test 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, Assembly and Test Operator positions in MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assembly and Test Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assembly and Test Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Chemicals	$46,389	$22.0	30%

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

Understanding how an Assembly and Test 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.

$32,963

Average $35,684/year

$38,570

$2,747

Average $2,974/month

$3,214

$634

Average $686/week

$742

$16

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,570	$3,214	$742	$19
Average	$35,684	$2,974	$686	$17
25th Percentile	$32,963	$2,747	$634	$16

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