How much does an Assembly Helper make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Helper in the United States is $29,626 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $35,024
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,185 to $32,451
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $24,963

Key Factors That Influence Assembly Helper Salaries

An Assembly Helper'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assembly Helper Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly Helper'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): $28,848
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $29,116
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $29,705
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $29,822
  • Expert (over 8 years): $29,901
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Assembly Helper less than 1 year $28,848
Early Career Level Assembly Helper 1-2 years $29,116
Mid-Level Level Assembly Helper 2-4 years $29,705
Senior-Level Level Assembly Helper 5-8 years $29,822
Expert Level Assembly Helper over 8 years $29,901

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Helper

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:

  • San Jose: $37,367
  • San Francisco: $36,958
  • Oakland: $36,179

Assembly Helper Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly Helper roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Assembly Helper positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assembly Helper as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assembly Helper

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit $35,551 $17.0 20%

How Education impacts an Assembly Helper's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assembly Helper professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assembly Helper with a high school is between $34,234 and $35,811.

Assembly Helper Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assembly Helper
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 1.3%
High School 36.3%
Associate's Degree 11.3%
Bachelor's Degree 46.3%
Master's Degree or MBA 5%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

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

Understanding how an Assembly Helper'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$27,185
Average $29,626/year
$32,451
$2,265
Average $2,469/month
$2,704
$523
Average $570/week
$624
$13
Average $14/hour
$16
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $32,451 $2,704 $624 $16
Average $29,626 $2,469 $570 $14
25th Percentile $27,185 $2,265 $523 $13

Most common benefits for Assembly Helper

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Assembly Helper

Here are companies hiring for Assembly Helper and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Assembly Helper Job

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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    USPS | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Assembly Helper

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assembly Helper?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly Helper roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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