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

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly Operators roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assembly Operators's salary?

An Assembly Operators's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,536 for beginners, reaching about $50,353 at mid-level, and approach $62,477 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembly Operators?

Assembly Operators salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembly Operators roles are District of Columbia $50,727, California $50,534, Massachusetts $49,861. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assembly Operators roles make?

Salaries for Assembly Operators level roles vary by specialization: Foremen&Forestry Operators: $106,587; Assembly Manager: $106,162; Snowmaking Operators Virtual: $77,256; Production Operators: $58,819; Process Operators: $52,664.

Assembly Operators Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assembly Operators make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Operators in Virginia is $46,136 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,252
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,598 to $50,384
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,378

10% $39,378

50% (Median) $46,136

90% $54,252

Assembly Operators Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,384	$4,199	$969	$24
Average	$46,136	$3,845	$887	$22
25th Percentile	$42,598	$3,550	$819	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Assembly Operators Salaries

An Assembly Operators'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 Operators Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly Operators'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): $41,536
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,251
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,353
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,122
Expert (over 8 years): $62,477

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assembler I	less than 1 year	$41,536
Assembly Operators	1-2 years	$45,251
Assembler III	2-4 years	$50,353
Assembler IV	5-8 years	$59,122
Assembly Supervisor	over 8 years	$62,477

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

District of Columbia: $50,727.
California: $50,534.
Massachusetts: $49,861.

District of Columbia $50,727 California $50,534 Massachusetts $49,861 Washington $49,678 New Jersey $49,659 Alaska $49,595 Connecticut $48,963 New York $48,706

Hawaii $47,886 Rhode Island $47,501 Maryland $47,240 Minnesota $46,883 Colorado $46,745 Illinois $46,700 Oregon $46,525 Delaware $46,397

New Hampshire $46,317 Virginia $46,136 Pennsylvania $45,609 Nevada $45,343 North Dakota $45,256 Michigan $45,119 Wisconsin $45,069 Vermont $44,968

Texas $44,688 Maine $44,670 Arizona $44,642 Ohio $44,610 Georgia $44,189 Indiana $43,978 Wyoming $43,937 Utah $43,873

Iowa $43,845 Kansas $43,625 Louisiana $43,561 North Carolina $43,538 Missouri $43,529 Florida $43,350 Montana $43,254 Nebraska $43,163

Kentucky $43,112 South Carolina $42,929 Tennessee $42,814 Idaho $42,769 New Mexico $42,434 Oklahoma $42,361 Alabama $42,091 South Dakota $41,637

Arkansas $41,390 West Virginia $41,257 Mississippi $40,858

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Operators

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: $42,430
Lambsburg: $42,520
Laurel Fork: $42,567

Ivanhoe, VA $42,430

Lambsburg, VA $42,520

Laurel Fork, VA $42,567

Marion, VA $42,208

Max Meadows, VA $42,497

Meadowview, VA $41,828

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,167

Rocky Gap, VA $42,190

Ruther Glen, VA $44,505

Sealston, VA $45,656

Sharps, VA $44,309

Spotsylvania, VA $44,921

Sparta, VA $44,685

Stafford, VA $46,975

Stratford, VA $45,176

Tappahannock, VA $44,583

Thornburg, VA $45,069

Unionville, VA $44,337

Village, VA $44,527

Warsaw, VA $44,685

Weems, VA $43,809

Sandy Point, VA $44,744

White Stone, VA $43,687

Wicomico Church, VA $44,005

Woodford, VA $44,885

Zacata, VA $45,036

Winchester, VA $44,825

Bentonville, VA $44,440

Berryville, VA $45,471

Boyce, VA $45,554

Brucetown, VA $44,855

Chester Gap, VA $45,289

Clear Brook, VA $44,629

Cross Junction, VA $43,181

Fishers Hill, VA $43,802

Flint Hill, VA $45,043

Front Royal, VA $45,069

Gore, VA $43,423

Hume, VA $45,652

Huntly, VA $45,119

Strasburg, VA $43,631

Linden, VA $45,763

Markham, VA $45,753

Maurertown, VA $43,038

Middletown, VA $44,483

Millwood, VA $45,473

Rileyville, VA $43,943

Earlysville, VA $43,299

Esmont, VA $42,898

Faber, VA $42,708

Fishersville, VA $43,106

Free Union, VA $43,227

Gordonsville, VA $43,680

Greenwood, VA $43,054

Ivy, VA $43,317

Keene, VA $43,071

Keswick, VA $43,403

Locust Dale, VA $43,876

Lovingston, VA $42,250

Lyndhurst, VA $42,568

Montpelier Station, VA $43,691

Nellysford, VA $42,618

North Garden, VA $43,029

Orange, VA $44,118

Palmyra, VA $43,421

Piney River, VA $42,053

Quinque, VA $43,409

Roseland, VA $42,215

Ruckersville, VA $43,391

Schuyler, VA $42,748

Shipman, VA $42,244

Somerset, VA $43,693

Stanardsville, VA $43,265

Troy, VA $43,469

Tyro, VA $42,330

Waynesboro, VA $43,171

White Hall, VA $43,249

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,862

Achilles, VA $43,195

Amelia Court House, VA $43,997

Ark, VA $43,470

Arvonia, VA $43,084

Ashland, VA $44,425

Aylett, VA $44,446

Barhamsville, VA $43,806

Beaumont, VA $43,987

Beaverdam, VA $44,421

Bena, VA $43,183

Bohannon, VA $43,360

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,364

Bruington, VA $44,357

Bumpass, VA $44,354

Cardinal, VA $43,379

Cartersville, VA $43,723

Charles City, VA $44,080

Christchurch, VA $43,721

Church View, VA $43,822

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,499

Columbia, VA $43,609

Crozier, VA $44,280

Cumberland, VA $43,367

Deltaville, VA $43,535

Diggs, VA $43,377

Redwood, VA $42,214

Rich Creek, VA $42,358

Ridgeway, VA $42,653

Riner, VA $42,354

Ripplemead, VA $42,244

Rocky Mount, VA $42,252

Salem, VA $42,046

Sandy Level, VA $42,343

Shawsville, VA $42,176

Spencer, VA $42,643

Staffordsville, VA $42,430

Stanleytown, VA $42,723

Stuart, VA $42,632

Thaxton, VA $42,125

Troutville, VA $42,109

Union Hall, VA $42,260

Vesta, VA $42,578

Villamont, VA $42,104

Vinton, VA $42,025

Wirtz, VA $42,129

Woolwine, VA $42,548

Bristol, VA $40,989

Abingdon, VA $41,597

Andover, VA $41,473

Appalachia, VA $41,473

Bee, VA $41,985

Ben Hur, VA $41,645

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,103

Birchleaf, VA $42,027

Blackwater, VA $41,155

Castlewood, VA $41,275

Cleveland, VA $41,776

Clinchco, VA $41,990

Clintwood, VA $41,942

Coeburn, VA $41,542

Damascus, VA $41,923

Dante, VA $41,778

Davenport, VA $42,067

Dryden, VA $41,238

Duffield, VA $40,889

Dungannon, VA $41,038

East Stone Gap, VA $41,190

Ewing, VA $42,171

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,775

Gate City, VA $40,497

Haysi, VA $42,230

Hiltons, VA $40,592

Honaker, VA $42,009

Jonesville, VA $41,746

Keokee, VA $41,360

Lebanon, VA $41,614

Mc Clure, VA $41,786

Mendota, VA $41,001

Nickelsville, VA $40,830

Nora, VA $41,676

Norton, VA $41,517

Pennington Gap, VA $41,350

Pound, VA $41,689

Rosedale, VA $41,963

Rose Hill, VA $42,097

Saint Charles, VA $41,593

Saint Paul, VA $41,538

Weber City, VA $40,373

Whitetop, VA $42,087

Wise, VA $41,629

Pulaski, VA $42,539

Atkins, VA $42,179

Austinville, VA $42,520

Barren Springs, VA $42,556

Bastian, VA $42,185

Bland, VA $42,284

Broadford, VA $42,141

Cana, VA $42,585

Ceres, VA $42,145

Chilhowie, VA $42,131

Cripple Creek, VA $42,321

Crockett, VA $42,311

Draper, VA $42,503

Dugspur, VA $42,534

Elk Creek, VA $42,292

Emory, VA $42,012

Fancy Gap, VA $42,549

Fries, VA $42,434

Galax, VA $42,503

Glade Spring, VA $41,928

Rural Retreat, VA $42,258

Saltville, VA $42,149

Speedwell, VA $42,285

Sugar Grove, VA $42,189

Tannersville, VA $42,116

Troutdale, VA $42,160

Willis, VA $42,512

Woodlawn, VA $42,529

Wytheville, VA $42,409

Staunton, VA $43,119

Augusta Springs, VA $42,937

Bacova, VA $42,735

Blue Grass, VA $42,752

Brownsburg, VA $42,497

Buena Vista, VA $42,149

Churchville, VA $43,239

Clifton Forge, VA $42,591

Covington, VA $42,360

Craigsville, VA $42,941

Crimora, VA $43,284

Deerfield, VA $42,975

Doe Hill, VA $42,939

Fairfield, VA $42,434

Fort Defiance, VA $43,315

Glen Wilton, VA $42,429

Goshen, VA $42,757

Greenville, VA $42,730

Grottoes, VA $43,323

Head Waters, VA $43,010

Hot Springs, VA $42,616

Iron Gate, VA $42,664

Lexington, VA $42,509

Low Moor, VA $42,564

Mc Dowell, VA $42,956

Middlebrook, VA $42,741

Millboro, VA $42,774

Mint Spring, VA $42,956

Montebello, VA $42,351

Monterey, VA $42,832

Mount Sidney, VA $43,334

Mustoe, VA $42,903

New Hope, VA $43,309

Port Republic, VA $43,300

Raphine, VA $42,548

Rockbridge Baths, VA $42,590

Selma, VA $42,606

Steeles Tavern, VA $42,636

Stuarts Draft, VA $42,795

Swoope, VA $43,043

Verona, VA $43,335

Vesuvius, VA $42,256

Warm Springs, VA $42,748

West Augusta, VA $43,069

Weyers Cave, VA $43,345

Williamsville, VA $42,979

Lynchburg, VA $41,518

Altavista, VA $41,912

Alton, VA $42,828

Amherst, VA $41,800

Appomattox, VA $41,875

Bedford, VA $42,131

Big Island, VA $41,900

Blairs, VA $42,818

Brookneal, VA $42,078

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,963

Callands, VA $42,611

Chatham, VA $42,645

Clifford, VA $41,864

Clover, VA $42,723

Cluster Springs, VA $42,961

Coleman Falls, VA $41,690

Concord, VA $41,575

Crystal Hill, VA $42,657

Danville, VA $42,852

Hillsville, VA $42,585

Carson, VA $44,226

Hiwassee, VA $42,446

Independence, VA $42,298

Annandale, VA $50,328

Burke, VA $49,857

Dumfries, VA $48,397

Dunn Loring, VA $50,393

Fairfax, VA $49,640

Fairfax Station, VA $49,505

Falls Church, VA $50,437

Fort Belvoir, VA $49,827

Great Falls, VA $49,642

Greenway, VA $50,436

Lorton, VA $49,546

Merrifield, VA $50,277

Mc Lean, VA $50,431

West Mclean, VA $50,436

Mount Vernon, VA $50,014

Newington, VA $49,899

Dry Fork, VA $42,735

Brooke, VA $46,634

Evington, VA $41,748

Forest, VA $41,667

Gladstone, VA $41,911

Gladys, VA $41,912

Glasgow, VA $42,180

Goode, VA $41,805

Gretna, VA $42,342

Halifax, VA $42,815

Howardsville, VA $42,747

Hurt, VA $42,105

Java, VA $42,596

Ararat, VA $42,575

Axton, VA $42,706

Bassett, VA $42,676

Belspring, VA $42,454

Bent Mountain, VA $42,094

Blacksburg, VA $42,254

Blue Ridge, VA $42,080

Boones Mill, VA $42,064

Buchanan, VA $42,222

Callaway, VA $42,174

Christiansburg, VA $42,258

Cascade, VA $42,669

Catawba, VA $42,150

Check, VA $42,239

Claudville, VA $42,550

Cloverdale, VA $42,001

Collinsville, VA $42,817

Copper Hill, VA $42,184

Critz, VA $42,618

Daleville, VA $42,044

Dublin, VA $42,476

Eagle Rock, VA $42,343

Eggleston, VA $42,391

Elliston, VA $42,140

Ferrum, VA $42,410

Fieldale, VA $42,756

Fincastle, VA $42,175

Floyd, VA $42,413

Glade Hill, VA $42,224

Glen Lyn, VA $42,256

Goodview, VA $42,075

Hardy, VA $42,058

Henry, VA $42,474

Huddleston, VA $42,214

Keeling, VA $42,775

Chester, VA $44,434

Chesterfield, VA $44,407

Church Road, VA $44,261

Colonial Heights, VA $44,452

Courtland, VA $43,384

Dendron, VA $43,514

Dewitt, VA $44,119

Dinwiddie, VA $44,240

Disputanta, VA $44,276

Dolphin, VA $43,634

Drewryville, VA $43,289

Ebony, VA $42,990

Elberon, VA $43,335

Emporia, VA $43,387

Ford, VA $44,158

Franklin, VA $43,251

Freeman, VA $43,625

Gasburg, VA $43,083

Hopewell, VA $44,361

Ivor, VA $43,320

Jarratt, VA $43,761

Lawrenceville, VA $43,473

Mc Kenney, VA $44,004

Meredithville, VA $43,410

Newsoms, VA $43,108

Prince George, VA $44,402

Rawlings, VA $43,834

Sedley, VA $43,442

Skippers, VA $43,213

Spring Grove, VA $43,749

Stony Creek, VA $44,001

Surry, VA $43,229

Sussex, VA $43,903

Sutherland, VA $44,365

Valentines, VA $43,123

Wakefield, VA $43,498

Warfield, VA $43,870

Waverly, VA $43,840

White Plains, VA $43,099

Wilsons, VA $44,027

Yale, VA $43,725

Zuni, VA $43,303

Claremont, VA $43,808

Farmville, VA $42,987

Baskerville, VA $42,916

Indian Valley, VA $42,475

Mc Coy, VA $42,383

Martinsville, VA $42,747

Meadows Of Dan, VA $42,589

Moneta, VA $42,145

Montvale, VA $42,144

Narrows, VA $42,383

Newbern, VA $42,420

New Castle, VA $42,178

Newport, VA $42,274

New River, VA $42,537

Oriskany, VA $42,260

Paint Bank, VA $42,193

Parrott, VA $42,403

Patrick Springs, VA $42,666

Pearisburg, VA $42,425

Pembroke, VA $42,425

Penhook, VA $42,364

Pilot, VA $42,273

Pittsville, VA $42,343

Radford, VA $42,490

Long Island, VA $42,071

Lowry, VA $41,884

Lynch Station, VA $42,076

Madison Heights, VA $41,519

Monroe, VA $41,726

Naruna, VA $41,944

Nathalie, VA $42,452

Natural Bridge, VA $42,314

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,131

Nelson, VA $43,027

Norwood, VA $42,072

Ringgold, VA $42,791

Rustburg, VA $41,614

Scottsburg, VA $42,873

Scottsville, VA $43,105

South Boston, VA $42,911

Spout Spring, VA $41,691

Sutherlin, VA $42,794

Sweet Briar, VA $41,642

Vernon Hill, VA $42,744

Virgilina, VA $42,924

Wingina, VA $42,321

Amonate, VA $42,228

Bandy, VA $42,135

Big Rock, VA $42,364

Bishop, VA $42,139

Bluefield, VA $42,269

Boissevain, VA $42,166

Breaks, VA $42,295

Burkes Garden, VA $42,182

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,244

Doran, VA $42,418

Falls Mills, VA $42,166

Grundy, VA $42,435

Horsepen, VA $42,156

Hurley, VA $42,217

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,244

Keen Mountain, VA $42,409

Mavisdale, VA $42,248

Maxie, VA $42,373

North Tazewell, VA $42,238

Oakwood, VA $42,433

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,317

Pocahontas, VA $42,179

Pounding Mill, VA $42,303

Raven, VA $42,397

Red Ash, VA $42,437

Richlands, VA $42,413

Rowe, VA $42,264

Shortt Gap, VA $42,358

Swords Creek, VA $42,251

Tazewell, VA $42,171

Vansant, VA $42,252

Whitewood, VA $42,257

Wolford, VA $42,265

Boydton, VA $43,008

Bracey, VA $43,118

Brodnax, VA $43,284

Buckingham, VA $42,527

Burkeville, VA $43,185

Charlotte Court House, VA $42,566

Chase City, VA $42,786

Clarksville, VA $43,084

Crewe, VA $43,460

Cullen, VA $42,439

Dillwyn, VA $42,951

Drakes Branch, VA $42,782

Dundas, VA $43,418

Evergreen, VA $41,916

Fort Mitchell, VA $42,781

Green Bay, VA $42,946

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,052

Kenbridge, VA $43,186

Keysville, VA $42,778

La Crosse, VA $43,052

Lunenburg, VA $42,859

Meherrin, VA $42,863

Nottoway, VA $43,394

Pamplin, VA $42,297

Phenix, VA $42,106

Prospect, VA $42,563

Randolph, VA $42,635

Red House, VA $41,983

Red Oak, VA $42,841

Rice, VA $43,240

Saxe, VA $42,749

Skipwith, VA $42,872

South Hill, VA $43,036

Victoria, VA $43,010

Wylliesburg, VA $42,803

Roanoke, VA $41,971

Wachapreague, VA $43,580

Wardtown, VA $43,496

Wattsville, VA $43,621

Willis Wharf, VA $43,568

Windsor, VA $43,196

Withams, VA $43,587

Norfolk, VA $42,975

Newport News, VA $43,071

Fort Eustis, VA $43,088

Hampton, VA $43,098

Fort Monroe, VA $43,074

Poquoson, VA $43,083

Yorktown, VA $43,134

Lackey, VA $43,152

Seaford, VA $43,099

Portsmouth, VA $42,987

Fort Lee, VA $44,450

Petersburg, VA $44,450

Virginia State University, VA $44,450

Alberta, VA $43,572

Ammon, VA $44,155

Blackstone, VA $43,782

Boykins, VA $43,159

Branchville, VA $43,056

Capron, VA $43,372

Round Hill, VA $46,601

Catharpin, VA $48,347

Delaplane, VA $46,113

Ashburn, VA $48,547

Chantilly, VA $49,058

Gainesville, VA $47,953

Hamilton, VA $47,229

Lincoln, VA $47,182

Sterling, VA $49,137

Haymarket, VA $47,907

Herndon, VA $49,318

Leesburg, VA $47,784

Lovettsville, VA $46,725

Nokesville, VA $48,012

Upperville, VA $46,266

Warrenton, VA $46,434

Reston, VA $49,602

Waterford, VA $47,151

The Plains, VA $47,284

Doswell, VA $44,440

Dutton, VA $43,490

Fork Union, VA $43,498

Foster, VA $43,350

Glen Allen, VA $44,541

Gloucester, VA $43,444

Gloucester Point, VA $43,181

Goochland, VA $44,055

Grimstead, VA $43,459

Gum Spring, VA $44,055

Gwynn, VA $43,459

Hadensville, VA $43,986

Hallieford, VA $43,446

Hanover, VA $44,449

Hardyville, VA $43,575

Hartfield, VA $43,590

Hayes, VA $43,208

Henrico, VA $44,574

Hudgins, VA $43,425

Jamaica, VA $43,968

Jamestown, VA $43,307

Jetersville, VA $43,492

Kents Store, VA $43,595

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,034

King William, VA $44,262

Lanexa, VA $43,966

Lightfoot, VA $43,520

Little Plymouth, VA $43,979

Locust Hill, VA $43,721

Louisa, VA $44,047

Macon, VA $44,098

Maidens, VA $44,223

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,368

Mannboro, VA $44,079

Manquin, VA $44,391

Maryus, VA $43,187

Mascot, VA $43,849

Mathews, VA $43,376

Burgess, VA $44,127

Accomac, VA $43,546

Assawoman, VA $43,563

Atlantic, VA $43,622

Battery Park, VA $43,077

Belle Haven, VA $43,521

Birdsnest, VA $43,439

Bloxom, VA $43,613

Cape Charles, VA $43,379

Capeville, VA $43,388

Carrollton, VA $43,072

Carrsville, VA $43,268

Cheriton, VA $43,383

Chesapeake, VA $43,088

Chincoteague Island, VA $43,650

Wallops Island, VA $43,618

Craddockville, VA $43,528

Davis Wharf, VA $43,519

Eastville, VA $43,400

Exmore, VA $43,502

Franktown, VA $43,454

Greenbackville, VA $43,749

Greenbush, VA $43,624

Hacksneck, VA $43,503

Hallwood, VA $43,601

Harborton, VA $43,610

Horntown, VA $43,675

Oak Hall, VA $43,585

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,169

Jamesville, VA $43,478

Jenkins Bridge, VA $43,608

Keller, VA $43,556

Locustville, VA $43,554

Machipongo, VA $43,432

Mappsville, VA $43,591

Marionville, VA $43,432

Mears, VA $43,569

Melfa, VA $43,561

Modest Town, VA $43,674

Nassawadox, VA $43,477

Nelsonia, VA $43,677

New Church, VA $43,661

Onancock, VA $43,598

Onley, VA $43,550

Oyster, VA $43,394

Painter, VA $43,529

Parksley, VA $43,622

Pungoteague, VA $43,547

Quinby, VA $43,433

Rescue, VA $43,075

Sanford, VA $43,668

Saxis, VA $43,675

Seaview, VA $43,384

Smithfield, VA $43,121

Suffolk, VA $43,102

Tangier, VA $43,783

Tasley, VA $43,643

Temperanceville, VA $43,601

Townsend, VA $43,393

Virginia Beach, VA $43,662

Dulles, VA $49,616

Aldie, VA $48,050

Amissville, VA $45,712

Arcola, VA $48,531

Manassas, VA $48,611

Marshall, VA $46,382

Middleburg, VA $47,235

Catlett, VA $47,457

Centreville, VA $48,807

Clifton, VA $49,218

Orlean, VA $45,965

Paeonian Springs, VA $47,455

Paris, VA $45,965

Philomont, VA $47,095

Purcellville, VA $46,746

Bluemont, VA $46,121

Bristow, VA $48,234

Broad Run, VA $47,376

Calverton, VA $47,268

Casanova, VA $47,347

Rectortown, VA $46,325

Mechanicsville, VA $44,484

Midlothian, VA $44,417

Millers Tavern, VA $44,479

Mineral, VA $44,319

Moon, VA $43,394

Moseley, VA $44,269

New Canton, VA $43,310

New Kent, VA $44,241

New Point, VA $43,285

Newtown, VA $44,615

Norge, VA $43,584

North, VA $43,432

Oilville, VA $44,279

Onemo, VA $43,340

Ordinary, VA $43,246

Port Haywood, VA $43,279

Powhatan, VA $44,133

Providence Forge, VA $44,165

Quinton, VA $44,391

Rockville, VA $44,329

Ruthville, VA $44,073

Saint Stephens Church, VA $44,473

Saluda, VA $43,738

Sandston, VA $44,494

Sandy Hook, VA $44,046

Schley, VA $43,348

Severn, VA $43,210

Shacklefords, VA $43,761

State Farm, VA $44,244

Stevensville, VA $44,138

Studley, VA $44,481

Susan, VA $43,296

Toano, VA $43,721

Topping, VA $43,682

Trevilians, VA $44,020

Richmond, VA $44,586

Urbanna, VA $43,890

Wake, VA $43,616

Walkerton, VA $44,201

Ware Neck, VA $43,366

Water View, VA $43,881

West Point, VA $44,031

White Marsh, VA $43,294

Wicomico, VA $43,217

Williamsburg, VA $43,292

Woods Cross Roads, VA $43,449

Montpelier, VA $44,263

Oakton, VA $49,755

Occoquan, VA $49,388

Quantico, VA $47,747

Springfield, VA $50,198

Triangle, VA $48,092

Vienna, VA $50,197

Woodbridge, VA $49,032

Arlington, VA $50,450

Fort Myer, VA $50,451

Mattaponi, VA $43,867

Dhs, VA $50,450

Fort Valley, VA $43,616

Star Tannery, VA $43,190

Stephens City, VA $44,841

Stephenson, VA $44,871

Toms Brook, VA $43,592

White Post, VA $45,227

Woodstock, VA $43,232

Culpeper, VA $44,659

Aroda, VA $43,566

Banco, VA $43,713

Bealeton, VA $46,236

Boston, VA $44,541

Brandy Station, VA $45,442

Brightwood, VA $43,935

Castleton, VA $45,031

Elkwood, VA $45,383

Etlan, VA $43,834

Goldvein, VA $46,440

Graves Mill, VA $43,506

Haywood, VA $43,924

Hood, VA $43,232

Jeffersonton, VA $45,949

Leon, VA $44,121

Lignum, VA $45,121

Madison, VA $43,503

Midland, VA $46,696

Mitchells, VA $44,303

Oakpark, VA $43,778

Pratts, VA $43,498

Radiant, VA $43,659

Rapidan, VA $44,053

Remington, VA $45,868

Reva, VA $44,170

Richardsville, VA $45,497

Rixeyville, VA $45,380

Rochelle, VA $43,484

Somerville, VA $46,786

Sperryville, VA $44,127

Stevensburg, VA $45,211

Sumerduck, VA $45,881

Syria, VA $43,338

Viewtown, VA $45,409

Washington, VA $44,901

Wolftown, VA $43,235

Woodville, VA $44,562

Harrisonburg, VA $43,412

Basye, VA $43,065

Bergton, VA $42,932

Bridgewater, VA $43,331

Broadway, VA $43,197

Criders, VA $43,009

Dayton, VA $43,182

Edinburg, VA $43,138

Elkton, VA $43,268

Alexandria, VA $50,444

Fredericksburg, VA $45,707

Bowling Green, VA $44,820

Burr Hill, VA $44,825

Callao, VA $44,567

Caret, VA $45,099

Center Cross, VA $44,331

Champlain, VA $44,996

Coles Point, VA $45,164

Colonial Beach, VA $45,418

Corbin, VA $45,137

Dahlgren, VA $46,908

Dogue, VA $45,388

Dunnsville, VA $44,491

Edwardsville, VA $44,185

Farnham, VA $44,315

Garrisonville, VA $47,292

Hague, VA $44,838

Hartwood, VA $45,839

Haynesville, VA $44,800

Heathsville, VA $44,143

Hustle, VA $45,023

Irvington, VA $43,790

Jersey, VA $45,450

Kilmarnock, VA $43,827

King George, VA $46,159

Kinsale, VA $44,751

Ladysmith, VA $44,561

Lancaster, VA $43,934

Laneview, VA $44,041

Lively, VA $43,975

Locust Grove, VA $44,838

Loretto, VA $45,031

Lottsburg, VA $44,484

Merry Point, VA $43,865

Milford, VA $44,655

Mollusk, VA $43,881

Montross, VA $45,131

Morattico, VA $44,109

Mount Holly, VA $44,981

Ninde, VA $46,262

Nuttsville, VA $44,066

Oldhams, VA $44,715

Ophelia, VA $44,151

Partlow, VA $44,948

Port Royal, VA $45,019

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,028

Reedville, VA $44,118

Rhoadesville, VA $44,415

Rollins Fork, VA $45,416

Fulks Run, VA $43,089

Hinton, VA $43,049

Keezletown, VA $43,259

Lacey Spring, VA $43,281

Linville, VA $43,258

Luray, VA $43,397

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,309

Mount Crawford, VA $43,311

Mount Jackson, VA $43,169

Mount Solon, VA $43,175

New Market, VA $43,269

Orkney Springs, VA $43,076

Penn Laird, VA $43,328

Quicksburg, VA $43,212

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,305

Shenandoah, VA $43,284

Singers Glen, VA $43,256

Stanley, VA $43,287

Timberville, VA $43,276

Charlottesville, VA $43,354

Afton, VA $42,873

Arrington, VA $42,021

Barboursville, VA $43,522

Batesville, VA $43,251

Covesville, VA $42,877

Crozet, VA $43,271

Dyke, VA $43,250

Ruby, VA $47,067

Assembly Operators Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly Operators roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assembly Operators positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembly Operators as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assembly Operators

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$55,363	$27.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Assembly Operators'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.

$42,598

Average $46,136/year

$50,384

$3,550

Average $3,845/month

$4,199

$819

Average $887/week

$969

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,384	$4,199	$969	$24
Average	$46,136	$3,845	$887	$22
25th Percentile	$42,598	$3,550	$819	$20

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