Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for engine and other machine assemblers in the U.S. is $53,710 ($25.82 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $53,710
- Mean annual wage
- $57,790
- Median hourly wage
- $25.82
- Employment
- 34,000
34,000 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,500 | $18.51 |
| 25th percentile | $45,230 | $21.75 |
| Median (50th) | $53,710 | $25.82 |
| 75th percentile | $74,920 | $36.02 |
| 90th percentile | $77,750 | $37.38 |
Highest-paying states for engine and other machine assemblers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $74,750 | 3,430 |
| Washington | $72,800 | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $70,150 | 160 |
| Oregon | $63,420 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $61,320 | 170 |
| Michigan | $60,950 | 5,030 |
| Minnesota | $58,820 | 270 |
| Arkansas | $54,620 | 70 |
| Idaho | $54,240 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $54,240 | 860 |
Lowest-paying states
- Virginia: $36,030 median annual wage
- Georgia: $38,540 median annual wage
- Maryland: $39,120 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $41,580 median annual wage
- Kansas: $42,590 median annual wage
About this occupation
Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Typical tasks
- Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
- Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
- Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
- Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
- Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
- Set and verify parts clearances.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 8.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 36.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 42.1% |
| Associate's degree | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.6% |
| Master's degree | 0.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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