Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary
The median engine and other machine assemblers salary in the United States is $53,710 per year ($25.82/hour). Salaries range from $38,500 at the entry level to $77,750+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 34,000 engine and other machine assemblers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 21.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$53,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.82
per hour
Employment
34,000
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$38,500
25th percentile
$45,230
Median
$53,710
75th percentile
$74,920
90th percentile
$77,750
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-21.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
2,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary by State
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$36K$75K■ No data
Top Paying States
Ohio
$75K
+39%
Washington
$73K
+36%
New Hampshire
$70K
+31%
Oregon
$63K
+18%
Connecticut
$61K
+14%
Michigan
$61K
+13%
Minnesota
$59K
+10%
Arkansas
$55K
+2%
Idaho
$54K
+1%
Wisconsin
$54K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $74,750 | +39.2% |
| Washington | $72,800 | +35.5% |
| New Hampshire | $70,150 | +30.6% |
| Oregon | $63,420 | +18.1% |
| Connecticut | $61,320 | +14.2% |
| Michigan | $60,950 | +13.5% |
| Minnesota | $58,820 | +9.5% |
| Arkansas | $54,620 | +1.7% |
| Idaho | $54,240 | +1.0% |
| Wisconsin | $54,240 | +1.0% |
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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,530 | +90.9% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $80,200 | +49.3% |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $80,170 | +49.3% |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $76,480 | +42.4% |
| Toledo, OH | $75,770 | +41.1% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,410 | +21.8% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $64,820 | +20.7% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,240 | +19.6% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,400 | +16.2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $61,680 | +14.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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