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
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StateMedianvs. 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 AreaMedianvs. 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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