Assembly Team Member Salary in the United States

How much does an Assembly Team Member make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Team Member in the United States is $39,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,608
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,064 to $42,907
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,446

Key Factors That Influence Assembly Team Member Salaries

An Assembly Team Member'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 Team Member Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly Team Member'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): $39,322
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,046
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,011
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,546
  • Expert (over 8 years): $60,810
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Assembly Team Member less than 1 year $39,322
Assembler II 1-2 years $44,046
Assembler III 2-4 years $49,011
Assembler IV 5-8 years $57,546
Assembly Supervisor over 8 years $60,810

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Team Member

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: $50,377
  • San Francisco: $49,825
  • Oakland: $48,775

Assembly Team Member Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly Team Member roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Assembly Team Member positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembly Team Member as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assembly Team Member

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology $51,922 $25.0 30%
Pharmaceuticals $51,922 $25.0 30%
Software & Networking $49,925 $24.0 25%
Financial Services $47,928 $23.0 20%
Aerospace & Defense $45,931 $22.0 15%

How Education impacts an Assembly Team Member's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assembly Team Member professionals enter the field with a Associate's 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 Team Member with a Associate's is between $35,624 and $37,800.

Assembly Team Member Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assembly Team Member
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 7.3%
High School 64.6%
Associate's Degree 14.6%
Bachelor's Degree 13.4%
Master's Degree or MBA 0%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

Assembly Team Member Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly Team Member'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 September 01, 2026
$37,064
Average $39,940/year
$42,907
$3,089
Average $3,328/month
$3,576
$713
Average $768/week
$825
$18
Average $19/hour
$21
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $42,907 $3,576 $825 $21
Average $39,940 $3,328 $768 $19
25th Percentile $37,064 $3,089 $713 $18

Most common benefits for Assembly Team Member

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

Common company salaries for Assembly Team Member

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FAQ about Assembly Team Member

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assembly Team Member?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly Team Member roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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