Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for engine and other machine assemblerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$77,500
- New Hampshire$68,980
- Ohio$68,470
- Oregon$65,560
- Connecticut$64,370
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Maryland$41,730
- Virginia$43,000
- Kentucky$43,460
- South Dakota$44,630
- Georgia$45,970
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $77,500 | $72,800 | $37 | +34.1% | 370 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $68,980 | $70,150 | $33 | +19.4% | 160 |
| 3 | Ohio | $68,470 | $74,750 | $33 | +18.5% | 3,430 |
| 4 | Oregon | $65,560 | $63,420 | $32 | +13.4% | 110 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $64,370 | $61,320 | $31 | +11.4% | 170 |
| 6 | Michigan | $59,820 | $60,950 | $29 | +3.5% | 5,030 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $59,720 | $50,910 | $29 | +3.3% | 140 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $57,650 | $58,820 | $28 | -0.2% | 270 |
| 9 | Idaho | $56,840 | $54,240 | $27 | -1.6% | 70 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $55,330 | $54,240 | $27 | -4.3% | 860 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $54,710 | $45,750 | $26 | -5.3% | 2,750 |
| 12 | Arizona | $54,460 | $54,100 | $26 | -5.8% | 80 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $53,840 | $46,880 | $26 | -6.8% | 500 |
| 14 | Florida | $53,340 | $52,660 | $26 | -7.7% | 800 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $53,100 | $54,620 | $26 | -8.1% | 70 |
| 16 | California | $53,010 | $46,810 | $25 | -8.3% | 1,170 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $52,030 | $52,000 | $25 | -10% | 90 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $52,030 | $46,810 | $25 | -10% | 430 |
| 19 | New York | $51,310 | $46,460 | $25 | -11.2% | 1,330 |
| 20 | Utah | $51,230 | $48,730 | $25 | -11.4% | 150 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $50,830 | $49,590 | $24 | -12% | 110 |
| 22 | Colorado | $50,500 | $46,070 | $24 | -12.6% | — |
| 23 | Illinois | $50,420 | $49,630 | $24 | -12.8% | 650 |
| 24 | Iowa | $50,160 | $46,040 | $24 | -13.2% | 60 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $49,590 | $46,950 | $24 | -14.2% | 1,960 |
| 26 | Texas | $49,370 | $47,210 | $24 | -14.6% | 490 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $48,790 | $45,060 | $23 | -15.6% | 130 |
| 28 | Missouri | $48,610 | $46,720 | $23 | -15.9% | 1,020 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $47,980 | $46,610 | $23 | -17% | 580 |
| 30 | Kansas | $46,280 | $42,590 | $22 | -19.9% | — |
| 31 | Georgia | $45,970 | $38,540 | $22 | -20.5% | 410 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $44,630 | $45,930 | $21 | -22.8% | 550 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $43,460 | $41,580 | $21 | -24.8% | 1,180 |
| 34 | Virginia | $43,000 | $36,030 | $21 | -25.6% | 570 |
| 35 | Maryland | $41,730 | $39,120 | $20 | -27.8% | 90 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 56 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,530 | $95,210 | 210 |
| 2 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $80,200 | $75,600 | 200 |
| 3 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $80,170 | $67,060 | 90 |
| 4 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $76,480 | $69,520 | 50 |
| 5 | Toledo, OH | $75,770 | $74,950 | 310 |
| 6 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,410 | $62,530 | 130 |
| 7 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $64,820 | $63,160 | 3,330 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,240 | $65,690 | 100 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,400 | $64,770 | 90 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor, MI | $61,680 | $60,650 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing engine and other machine assemblerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $80,170 | $73,270 | 230 |
| 2 | Rubber Product Manufacturing | $72,380 | $69,690 | — |
| 3 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $71,040 | $60,560 | 190 |
| 4 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $70,150 | $72,510 | 2,320 |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $62,570 | $61,920 | — |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $62,570 | $61,920 | — |
| 7 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $62,400 | $60,220 | 580 |
| 8 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $62,400 | $60,250 | 580 |
| 9 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $62,400 | $60,220 | 580 |
| 10 | Engineering Services | $61,930 | $59,560 | — |
| 11 | Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | $61,680 | $59,620 | 480 |
| 12 | Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance | $60,890 | $64,300 | 80 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do engine and other machine assemblers make in the U.S.?
The median engine and other machine assemblers salary in the United States is $53,710 per year (mean $57,790), and about 80% earn between $38,500 and $77,750.
How much do engine and other machine assemblers make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,790 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays engine and other machine assemblers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for engine and other machine assemblers at $77,500 per year (median $72,800).
What is the job outlook for engine and other machine assemblers?
Employment is projected to change -21.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 2,800 openings per year.