SOC 512031

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

National Median

$52,540

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$52,540

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,950

Experienced (90th pct)

$74,300

Total Employed

38,420

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,950 - $42,790
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$42,790 - $70,050
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$70,050 - $74,300

Highest Paying Locations for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

North Carolina

$75,560

+43.8% vs national

Indiana

$73,540

+40.0% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$71,970

+37.0% vs national

Toledo, OH

$71,050

+35.2% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$67,990

+29.4% vs national

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
North Carolina	$75,560	1,670
Indiana	$73,540	5,730
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$71,970	200
Toledo, OH	$71,050	410
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$67,990	200
New Hampshire	$67,950	160
Connecticut	$67,320	130
Ohio	$66,860	3,710
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$65,720	60
New Jersey	$63,060	300
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$62,450	150
Massachusetts	$62,440	200
Appleton, WI	$61,990	110
Oregon	$61,270	170
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$61,270	150
Tulsa, OK	$61,260	130
Richmond, VA	$60,620	50
Washington	$60,410	390
Worcester, MA	$59,780	40
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$59,310	340
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$59,010	70
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$58,180	40
Madison, WI	$58,100	80
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$57,220	60
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$56,570	50
Wisconsin	$56,400	2,640
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$55,490	130
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$54,420	150
Arkansas	$52,780	80
California	$52,480	1,670
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$51,820	60
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$51,620	120
Minnesota	$51,550	100
Florida	$51,230	770
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$51,160	140
Idaho	$50,820	100
Colorado	$50,750	230
Rochester, NY	$50,550	50
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	$50,530	410
New York	$50,460	1,410
Tennessee	$50,400	30
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$50,260	620
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$50,180	100
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$50,080	60
Michigan	$50,040	5,300
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$49,930	3,040
South Carolina	$49,910	1,400
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI	$49,730	30
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$49,440	140
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$48,970	130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Engine and Other Machine Assemblers?

The national median annual salary for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is $52,540, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Engine and Other Machine Assemblerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Engine and Other Machine Assemblerss is North Carolina, with a median salary of $75,560.

How much can an experienced Engine and Other Machine Assemblers make?

Top-earning Engine and Other Machine Assemblerss (90th percentile) make $74,300 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.