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 $39,372 for beginners, reaching about $49,068 at mid-level, and approach $60,786 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 $50,720, California $50,528, Massachusetts $49,854. 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: $93,467; Snowmaking Operators Virtual: $77,210; Assembly Supervisor: $61,746; Production Operators: $58,789; Process Operators: $52,668.

Assembly Operators Salary in Vermont

How much does an Assembly Operators make in Vermont? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Operators in Vermont is $44,962 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): $52,875
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,515 to $49,104
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,376

10% $38,376

50% (Median) $44,962

90% $52,875

Assembly Operators Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,104	$4,092	$944	$24
Average	$44,962	$3,747	$865	$22
25th Percentile	$41,515	$3,460	$798	$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): $39,372
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,099
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,068
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,613
Expert (over 8 years): $60,786

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assembler I	less than 1 year	$39,372
Assembly Operators	1-2 years	$44,099
Assembler III	2-4 years	$49,068
Assembler IV	5-8 years	$57,613
Assembly Supervisor	over 8 years	$60,786

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: $50,720.
California: $50,528.
Massachusetts: $49,854.

District of Columbia $50,720 California $50,528 Massachusetts $49,854 Washington $49,671 New Jersey $49,653 Alaska $49,589 Connecticut $48,957 New York $48,700

Hawaii $47,880 Rhode Island $47,495 Maryland $47,234 Minnesota $46,877 Colorado $46,739 Illinois $46,694 Oregon $46,520 Delaware $46,391

New Hampshire $46,311 Virginia $46,130 Pennsylvania $45,603 Nevada $45,338 North Dakota $45,251 Michigan $45,113 Wisconsin $45,063 Vermont $44,962

Texas $44,683 Maine $44,664 Arizona $44,637 Ohio $44,605 Georgia $44,183 Indiana $43,973 Wyoming $43,931 Utah $43,867

Iowa $43,840 Kansas $43,620 Louisiana $43,556 North Carolina $43,533 Missouri $43,524 Florida $43,345 Montana $43,249 Nebraska $43,157

Kentucky $43,107 South Carolina $42,924 Tennessee $42,809 Idaho $42,763 New Mexico $42,429 Oklahoma $42,355 Alabama $42,085 South Dakota $41,632

Arkansas $41,384 West Virginia $41,251 Mississippi $40,853

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:

Adamant: $46,023
Barre: $46,092
Cabot: $45,990

Adamant, VT $46,023

Barre, VT $46,092

Cabot, VT $45,990

Calais, VT $46,031

East Barre, VT $46,022

East Calais, VT $46,023

East Montpelier, VT $46,053

Eden, VT $45,992

Eden Mills, VT $45,951

Graniteville, VT $46,089

Hyde Park, VT $46,060

Johnson, VT $46,118

Lake Elmore, VT $46,009

Marshfield, VT $45,998

Moretown, VT $46,121

Morrisville, VT $46,116

Moscow, VT $46,139

Northfield, VT $46,065

Northfield Falls, VT $46,280

North Hyde Park, VT $46,057

North Montpelier, VT $46,011

Plainfield, VT $46,004

Roxbury, VT $45,926

South Barre, VT $46,145

Waterbury, VT $46,135

Stowe, VT $46,141

Waitsfield, VT $46,116

Warren, VT $46,029

Washington, VT $45,940

Waterbury Center, VT $46,133

Websterville, VT $46,082

Williamstown, VT $46,028

Wolcott, VT $46,003

Woodbury, VT $45,957

Worcester, VT $46,003

Rutland, VT $46,002

Belmont, VT $45,860

Benson, VT $45,859

Bomoseen, VT $45,932

Brandon, VT $45,966

Bridport, VT $45,971

Castleton, VT $45,941

Center Rutland, VT $45,972

Chittenden, VT $45,866

Cuttingsville, VT $45,850

Danby, VT $45,929

East Middlebury, VT $45,996

East Poultney, VT $45,934

East Wallingford, VT $45,884

Fair Haven, VT $45,900

Florence, VT $45,884

Forest Dale, VT $45,968

Gaysville, VT $45,676

Granville, VT $45,891

Hancock, VT $45,884

Hydeville, VT $45,937

Killington, VT $45,879

Middlebury, VT $46,067

Middletown Springs, VT $45,909

Mount Holly, VT $45,866

North Clarendon, VT $45,934

Orwell, VT $45,929

Pawlet, VT $45,945

Pittsfield, VT $45,906

Pittsford, VT $45,950

Poultney, VT $45,941

Proctor, VT $45,992

Ripton, VT $45,939

Rochester, VT $45,915

Rupert, VT $45,910

Salisbury, VT $45,984

Shoreham, VT $45,945

Stockbridge, VT $45,863

Wallingford, VT $45,888

Wells, VT $45,947

West Pawlet, VT $45,963

West Rupert, VT $45,952

West Rutland, VT $45,924

Whiting, VT $45,946

Saint Johnsbury, VT $45,996

Albany, VT $45,969

Barnet, VT $45,947

Barton, VT $45,964

Beebe Plain, VT $45,978

Concord, VT $45,903

Coventry, VT $46,032

Craftsbury, VT $45,983

Craftsbury Common, VT $45,985

Danville, VT $45,957

Derby, VT $45,978

Derby Line, VT $45,944

East Burke, VT $45,942

East Charleston, VT $45,947

East Hardwick, VT $45,972

East Haven, VT $45,842

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $45,995

Glover, VT $45,951

Granby, VT $45,786

Greensboro, VT $45,935

Greensboro Bend, VT $45,964

Hardwick, VT $46,015

Irasburg, VT $45,953

Island Pond, VT $45,878

Lowell, VT $45,937

Lower Waterford, VT $45,990

Lyndon, VT $45,982

Lyndon Center, VT $46,034

Lyndonville, VT $45,984

Morgan, VT $45,901

Newport, VT $46,006

Newport Center, VT $45,947

North Concord, VT $45,827

North Troy, VT $45,953

Orleans, VT $45,936

Passumpsic, VT $45,999

Peacham, VT $45,906

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $46,000

Sheffield, VT $45,919

Sutton, VT $45,915

Troy, VT $45,958

West Burke, VT $45,946

West Charleston, VT $45,924

West Danville, VT $45,960

Westfield, VT $45,923

West Glover, VT $45,955

Averill, VT $45,687

Beecher Falls, VT $45,984

Canaan, VT $45,869

Gilman, VT $46,071

Guildhall, VT $45,809

Lunenburg, VT $45,908

Norton, VT $45,779

North Bennington, VT $46,290

North Pownal, VT $46,383

Pownal, VT $46,410

White River Junction, VT $45,990

Ascutney, VT $46,012

Barnard, VT $45,886

Bethel, VT $45,914

Bradford, VT $45,962

Bridgewater, VT $45,933

Bridgewater Corners, VT $45,842

Brookfield, VT $45,959

Brownsville, VT $45,934

Chelsea, VT $45,932

Corinth, VT $45,920

East Corinth, VT $45,939

East Randolph, VT $45,948

East Ryegate, VT $45,908

East Thetford, VT $45,965

Fairlee, VT $45,915

Groton, VT $45,928

Hartford, VT $46,110

Hartland, VT $45,948

Hartland Four Corners, VT $45,946

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $46,065

Newbury, VT $45,922

North Hartland, VT $45,981

North Pomfret, VT $45,902

North Thetford, VT $45,964

Norwich, VT $45,955

Plymouth, VT $45,809

Post Mills, VT $45,954

Quechee, VT $46,001

Randolph, VT $45,993

Randolph Center, VT $45,970

Reading, VT $45,847

Sharon, VT $45,913

South Pomfret, VT $45,869

South Royalton, VT $45,926

South Ryegate, VT $45,935

South Strafford, VT $45,924

South Woodstock, VT $45,858

Strafford, VT $45,884

Taftsville, VT $46,005

Thetford, VT $45,965

Thetford Center, VT $45,917

Topsham, VT $45,903

Tunbridge, VT $45,912

Vershire, VT $45,890

Wells River, VT $45,939

West Fairlee, VT $46,023

West Hartford, VT $45,903

West Newbury, VT $45,921

West Topsham, VT $45,940

Wilder, VT $46,112

Windsor, VT $45,967

Woodstock, VT $45,911

Bellows Falls, VT $46,078

Cambridgeport, VT $46,026

Cavendish, VT $45,873

Chester, VT $45,919

Chester Depot, VT $45,902

Grafton, VT $45,884

Londonderry, VT $45,966

Ludlow, VT $45,897

North Springfield, VT $46,057

Perkinsville, VT $45,932

Peru, VT $45,918

Proctorsville, VT $45,881

Saxtons River, VT $46,069

South Londonderry, VT $45,995

Springfield, VT $46,034

Westminster, VT $46,078

Westminster Station, VT $46,081

Weston, VT $45,871

Shaftsbury, VT $46,235

Brattleboro, VT $46,172

Bondville, VT $45,981

East Dover, VT $46,075

Jacksonville, VT $46,191

Jamaica, VT $45,982

Marlboro, VT $46,401

Newfane, VT $46,045

Putney, VT $46,035

Readsboro, VT $46,406

South Newfane, VT $46,061

Stamford, VT $46,373

Townshend, VT $46,003

Vernon, VT $46,313

Wardsboro, VT $46,036

West Dover, VT $46,112

West Dummerston, VT $46,056

West Halifax, VT $46,127

West Townshend, VT $45,941

West Wardsboro, VT $45,942

Whitingham, VT $46,174

Williamsville, VT $46,056

Wilmington, VT $46,146

Burlington, VT $46,272

South Burlington, VT $46,269

Winooski, VT $46,272

Colchester, VT $46,272

Alburgh, VT $46,041

Bakersfield, VT $46,110

Belvidere Center, VT $45,942

Bristol, VT $46,119

Cambridge, VT $46,174

Charlotte, VT $46,209

East Berkshire, VT $46,065

East Fairfield, VT $46,134

Enosburg Falls, VT $46,006

Essex, VT $46,237

Essex Junction, VT $46,240

Fairfax, VT $46,177

Fairfield, VT $46,133

Ferrisburgh, VT $46,158

Franklin, VT $46,009

Grand Isle, VT $46,182

Highgate Center, VT $46,048

Highgate Springs, VT $46,072

Hinesburg, VT $46,209

Huntington, VT $46,174

Isle La Motte, VT $46,099

Jeffersonville, VT $46,143

Jericho, VT $46,198

Jonesville, VT $46,208

Milton, VT $46,220

Monkton, VT $46,171

Montgomery, VT $46,006

Montgomery Center, VT $45,951

New Haven, VT $46,114

North Ferrisburgh, VT $46,179

North Hero, VT $46,133

Richford, VT $45,999

Richmond, VT $46,203

Saint Albans, VT $46,154

Saint Albans Bay, VT $46,148

Shelburne, VT $46,252

Sheldon, VT $46,099

Sheldon Springs, VT $46,212

South Hero, VT $46,224

Starksboro, VT $46,146

Swanton, VT $46,090

Underhill, VT $46,188

Underhill Center, VT $46,189

Vergennes, VT $46,099

Waterville, VT $46,115

Westford, VT $46,211

Williston, VT $46,246

Montpelier, VT $46,084

Bennington, VT $46,324

Arlington, VT $46,161

Dorset, VT $45,981

East Arlington, VT $45,964

East Dorset, VT $45,982

Manchester, VT $46,106

Manchester Center, VT $46,076

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	$53,954	$26.0	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.

$41,515

Average $44,962/year

$49,104

$3,460

Average $3,747/month

$4,092

$798

Average $865/week

$944

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,104	$4,092	$944	$24
Average	$44,962	$3,747	$865	$22
25th Percentile	$41,515	$3,460	$798	$20

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