Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR) Career

*A job as a Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter (SMAR) falls under the broader career category of Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers : Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.


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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$66,510

Median Hourly Wage

$31.98*

Total Employed Nationally

32,890


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.