What are the main factors that influence an Assembly Assistant'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 Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assembly Assistant's salary?

An Assembly Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,751 for beginners, reaching about $34,626 at mid-level, and approach $35,641 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembly Assistant?

Assembly Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembly Assistant roles are District of Columbia $41,471, California $41,313, Massachusetts $40,763. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assembly Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Assembly Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assembly Manager: $106,162; Assembly Planner: $65,500; Assembly Supervisor: $61,857; Assembly Mechanic: $57,349; Final Assembly: $45,919.

Assembly Assistant Salary in Idaho

How much does an Assembly Assistant make in Idaho? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Assistant in Idaho is $34,965 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,619
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,884 to $37,401
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,989

10% $30,989

50% (Median) $34,965

90% $39,619

Assembly Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,401	$3,117	$719	$18
Average	$34,965	$2,914	$672	$17
25th Percentile	$32,884	$2,740	$632	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Assembly Assistant Salaries

An Assembly Assistant'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 Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly Assistant'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): $33,751
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,815
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,626
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,574
Expert (over 8 years): $35,641

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assembly Assistant	less than 1 year	$33,751
Early Career Level Assembly Assistant	1-2 years	$33,815
Mid-Level Level Assembly Assistant	2-4 years	$34,626
Senior-Level Level Assembly Assistant	5-8 years	$35,574
Expert Level Assembly Assistant	over 8 years	$35,641

How Do Assembly Assistant 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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,471.
California: $41,313.
Massachusetts: $40,763.

District of Columbia $41,471 California $41,313 Massachusetts $40,763 Washington $40,613 New Jersey $40,598 Alaska $40,545 Connecticut $40,028 New York $39,819

Hawaii $39,148 Rhode Island $38,834 Maryland $38,620 Minnesota $38,328 Colorado $38,216 Illinois $38,178 Oregon $38,036 Delaware $37,931

New Hampshire $37,865 Virginia $37,717 Pennsylvania $37,287 Nevada $37,070 North Dakota $36,998 Michigan $36,886 Wisconsin $36,845 Vermont $36,762

Texas $36,534 Maine $36,519 Arizona $36,496 Ohio $36,470 Georgia $36,126 Indiana $35,953 Wyoming $35,920 Utah $35,867

Iowa $35,845 Kansas $35,665 Louisiana $35,612 North Carolina $35,594 Missouri $35,586 Florida $35,440 Montana $35,362 Nebraska $35,287

Kentucky $35,245 South Carolina $35,096 Tennessee $35,002 Idaho $34,965 New Mexico $34,691 Oklahoma $34,631 Alabama $34,410 South Dakota $34,039

Arkansas $33,837 West Virginia $33,728 Mississippi $33,403

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Assistant

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:

Pocatello: $32,346
Fort Hall: $32,464
Aberdeen: $33,013

Pocatello, ID $32,346

Fort Hall, ID $32,464

Aberdeen, ID $33,013

American Falls, ID $33,581

Arbon, ID $33,015

Arco, ID $33,904

Arimo, ID $32,937

Atomic City, ID $33,925

Bancroft, ID $33,136

Basalt, ID $33,860

Bern, ID $34,010

Blackfoot, ID $33,497

Bloomington, ID $34,087

Challis, ID $33,895

Clayton, ID $33,882

Clifton, ID $34,089

Cobalt, ID $33,831

Conda, ID $34,031

Dayton, ID $34,258

Dingle, ID $33,996

Downey, ID $33,770

Ellis, ID $33,920

Firth, ID $33,764

Franklin, ID $34,406

Geneva, ID $34,066

Georgetown, ID $34,081

Grace, ID $33,851

Holbrook, ID $33,942

Howe, ID $33,851

Inkom, ID $32,556

Lava Hot Springs, ID $33,045

Mccammon, ID $32,685

Mackay, ID $33,887

Malad City, ID $34,109

May, ID $33,893

Montpelier, ID $34,042

Moore, ID $33,933

Moreland, ID $33,259

Paris, ID $34,061

Pingree, ID $33,602

Preston, ID $34,103

Rockland, ID $33,698

Saint Charles, ID $34,035

Shelley, ID $33,933

Soda Springs, ID $34,127

Kamiah, ID $33,999

Garden City, ID $35,084

Athol, ID $35,739

Avery, ID $33,924

Bayview, ID $34,869

Blanchard, ID $36,575

Bonners Ferry, ID $34,075

Bovill, ID $33,975

Calder, ID $33,987

Careywood, ID $35,336

Cataldo, ID $35,390

Clark Fork, ID $34,185

Clarkia, ID $33,935

Cocolalla, ID $35,411

Coeur D Alene, ID $36,369

Coolin, ID $34,363

Oldtown, ID $35,936

Deary, ID $33,972

Desmet, ID $35,681

Dover, ID $34,969

Eastport, ID $34,038

Elk River, ID $33,990

Fernwood, ID $34,267

Genesee, ID $34,211

Harrison, ID $36,576

Harvard, ID $34,838

Hayden, ID $36,266

Hope, ID $33,999

Kellogg, ID $34,418

Kingston, ID $34,671

Kootenai, ID $34,609

Laclede, ID $35,366

Medimont, ID $35,553

Moscow, ID $34,406

Moyie Springs, ID $34,012

Mullan, ID $34,043

Naples, ID $33,993

Nordman, ID $34,176

Osburn, ID $34,187

Pinehurst, ID $34,641

Plummer, ID $36,525

Ponderay, ID $34,592

Porthill, ID $34,169

Post Falls, ID $37,442

Potlatch, ID $35,225

Priest River, ID $35,155

Princeton, ID $34,692

Rathdrum, ID $36,975

Sagle, ID $34,944

Saint Maries, ID $35,295

Sandpoint, ID $34,086

Colburn, ID $34,283

Santa, ID $34,615

Silverton, ID $34,088

Smelterville, ID $34,690

Spirit Lake, ID $36,592

Tensed, ID $35,620

Troy, ID $34,084

Viola, ID $34,847

Wallace, ID $34,009

Murray, ID $33,981

Worley, ID $37,120

Springfield, ID $32,813

Kendrick, ID $33,958

Kooskia, ID $34,062

Lapwai, ID $34,138

Lenore, ID $33,979

Lucile, ID $33,985

Nezperce, ID $33,958

Orofino, ID $34,003

Peck, ID $33,975

Pierce, ID $33,981

Pollock, ID $34,081

Reubens, ID $33,957

Riggins, ID $34,003

Stites, ID $33,980

Weippe, ID $33,976

White Bird, ID $33,964

Winchester, ID $33,987

Atlanta, ID $34,197

Banks, ID $34,601

Bruneau, ID $33,892

Caldwell, ID $34,789

Cambridge, ID $34,090

Cascade, ID $33,930

Council, ID $34,058

Donnelly, ID $34,026

Eagle, ID $34,954

Emmett, ID $34,719

Fruitland, ID $34,509

Garden Valley, ID $34,517

Glenns Ferry, ID $34,067

Grand View, ID $34,242

Greenleaf, ID $34,634

Hammett, ID $34,042

Homedale, ID $34,540

Horseshoe Bend, ID $34,836

Huston, ID $34,665

Idaho City, ID $34,684

Indian Valley, ID $34,017

King Hill, ID $33,940

Kuna, ID $34,952

Lake Fork, ID $34,027

Letha, ID $34,648

Lowman, ID $33,962

Mccall, ID $33,975

Marsing, ID $34,487

Melba, ID $34,663

Meridian, ID $35,020

Mesa, ID $34,057

Middleton, ID $34,824

Midvale, ID $34,176

Mountain Home, ID $34,468

Mountain Home A F B, ID $34,458

Murphy, ID $34,103

Nampa, ID $34,811

New Meadows, ID $34,035

New Plymouth, ID $34,530

Notus, ID $34,638

Ola, ID $34,317

Parma, ID $34,515

Payette, ID $34,451

Placerville, ID $34,723

Star, ID $34,920

Sweet, ID $34,690

Warren, ID $33,977

Weiser, ID $34,220

Wilder, ID $34,573

Yellow Pine, ID $33,837

Boise, ID $35,084

Stanley, ID $33,854

Swanlake, ID $33,993

Thatcher, ID $33,920

Wayan, ID $34,280

Weston, ID $34,314

Fish Haven, ID $34,225

Twin Falls, ID $33,380

Rogerson, ID $33,952

Albion, ID $33,941

Almo, ID $33,952

Bellevue, ID $33,966

Bliss, ID $33,948

Buhl, ID $34,072

Burley, ID $34,014

Carey, ID $33,913

Castleford, ID $34,099

Corral, ID $33,881

Declo, ID $33,954

Dietrich, ID $33,950

Eden, ID $33,859

Fairfield, ID $33,894

Filer, ID $33,418

Gooding, ID $34,001

Hagerman, ID $33,988

Hailey, ID $33,979

Hansen, ID $33,524

Hazelton, ID $33,971

Heyburn, ID $34,037

Hill City, ID $33,931

Jerome, ID $33,999

Ketchum, ID $33,958

Kimberly, ID $33,386

Malta, ID $33,932

Minidoka, ID $34,001

Murtaugh, ID $33,842

Oakley, ID $33,957

Paul, ID $33,966

Picabo, ID $33,924

Richfield, ID $33,957

Rupert, ID $34,001

Shoshone, ID $33,970

Sun Valley, ID $34,043

Wendell, ID $34,037

Idaho Falls, ID $33,972

Ashton, ID $34,025

Chester, ID $34,136

Driggs, ID $34,368

Dubois, ID $33,923

Felt, ID $34,288

Hamer, ID $33,994

Iona, ID $33,967

Irwin, ID $35,589

Island Park, ID $33,985

Lewisville, ID $33,965

Macks Inn, ID $34,119

Menan, ID $33,960

Monteview, ID $33,919

Newdale, ID $34,198

Parker, ID $34,234

Rexburg, ID $33,954

Rigby, ID $33,967

Ririe, ID $34,172

Roberts, ID $33,955

Saint Anthony, ID $34,097

Spencer, ID $33,926

Sugar City, ID $33,949

Swan Valley, ID $34,398

Terreton, ID $33,948

Teton, ID $34,207

Tetonia, ID $34,230

Ucon, ID $33,972

Victor, ID $35,418

Carmen, ID $34,026

Gibbonsville, ID $34,017

Leadore, ID $33,898

Lemhi, ID $33,929

North Fork, ID $33,989

Salmon, ID $34,010

Tendoy, ID $33,965

Shoup, ID $33,831

Lewiston, ID $34,288

Ahsahka, ID $33,989

Cottonwood, ID $33,984

Craigmont, ID $33,945

Culdesac, ID $34,017

Elk City, ID $33,899

Ferdinand, ID $33,965

Grangeville, ID $33,990

Fenn, ID $33,990

Greencreek, ID $33,964

Juliaetta, ID $34,045

Assembly Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly Assistant 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, Healthcare, offers compensation 25% above the average. Conversely, Assembly Assistant positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assembly Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assembly Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$43,706	$21.0	25%

Assembly Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly Assistant'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.

$32,884

Average $34,965/year

$37,401

$2,740

Average $2,914/month

$3,117

$632

Average $672/week

$719

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,401	$3,117	$719	$18
Average	$34,965	$2,914	$672	$17
25th Percentile	$32,884	$2,740	$632	$16

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