Top 15 cities for engine and other machine assemblers by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $95,210 |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $75,600 |
| Toledo, OH | $74,950 |
| Dayton, OH | $69,520 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $67,060 |
| Hartford, CT | $66,330 |
| Portland, OR | $65,690 |
| New York, NY | $64,770 |
| Detroit, MI | $63,160 |
| Albany, NY | $62,640 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,530 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $60,650 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $60,020 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,390 |
| Lansing, MI | $57,460 |
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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary by state
Washington pays engine and other machine assemblers the most statewide, $77,500 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $77,500 | $72,800 | 370 | 2 | $95,210 | $56,120 |
| Indiana | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $75,600 | $75,600 |
| New Hampshire | $68,980 | $70,150 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $68,470 | $74,750 | 3,430 | 2 | $74,950 | $69,520 |
| Oregon | $65,560 | $63,420 | 110 | 1 | $65,690 | $65,690 |
| Connecticut | $64,370 | $61,320 | 170 | 1 | $66,330 | $66,330 |
| Michigan | $59,820 | $60,950 | 5,030 | 5 | $63,160 | $43,810 |
| New Jersey | $59,720 | $50,910 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $57,650 | $58,820 | 270 | 1 | $62,530 | $62,530 |
| Idaho | $56,840 | $54,240 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $55,330 | $54,240 | 860 | 2 | $67,060 | $49,900 |
| North Carolina | $54,710 | $45,750 | 2,750 | 2 | $60,020 | $45,660 |
| Arizona | $54,460 | $54,100 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $53,840 | $46,880 | 500 | 3 | $57,450 | $44,620 |
| Florida | $53,340 | $52,660 | 800 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $53,100 | $54,620 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $53,010 | $46,810 | 1,170 | 3 | $52,430 | $44,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,030 | $52,000 | 90 | 1 | $49,680 | $49,680 |
| Tennessee | $52,030 | $46,810 | 430 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $51,310 | $46,460 | 1,330 | 4 | $64,770 | $52,210 |
| Utah | $51,230 | $48,730 | 150 | 1 | $52,520 | $52,520 |
| Nebraska | $50,830 | $49,590 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $50,500 | $46,070 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $50,420 | $49,630 | 650 | 1 | $49,310 | $49,310 |
| Iowa | $50,160 | $46,040 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $49,590 | $46,950 | 1,960 | 1 | $49,680 | $49,680 |
| Texas | $49,370 | $47,210 | 490 | 2 | $50,260 | $45,770 |
| Oklahoma | $48,790 | $45,060 | 130 | 2 | $54,190 | $46,810 |
| Missouri | $48,610 | $46,720 | 1,020 | 4 | $52,820 | $46,050 |
| Mississippi | $47,980 | $46,610 | 580 | 1 | $48,340 | $48,340 |
| Kansas | $46,280 | $42,590 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $45,970 | $38,540 | 410 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $44,630 | $45,930 | 550 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $43,460 | $41,580 | 1,180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $43,000 | $36,030 | 570 | 2 | $59,390 | $42,150 |
| Maryland | $41,730 | $39,120 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $95,210 | $102,530 | $45.78 | 210 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $75,600 | $80,200 | $36.35 | 200 |
| Toledo, OH | $74,950 | $75,770 | $36.04 | 310 |
| Dayton, OH | $69,520 | $76,480 | $33.42 | 50 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $67,060 | $80,170 | $32.24 | 90 |
| Hartford, CT | $66,330 | $61,340 | $31.89 | 80 |
| Portland, OR | $65,690 | $64,240 | $31.58 | 100 |
| New York, NY | $64,770 | $62,400 | $31.14 | 90 |
| Detroit, MI | $63,160 | $64,820 | $30.37 | 3,330 |
| Albany, NY | $62,640 | $58,550 | $30.12 | 230 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,530 | $65,410 | $30.06 | 130 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $60,650 | $61,680 | $29.16 | 60 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $60,020 | $48,580 | $28.86 | 150 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,390 | $59,570 | $28.55 | 40 |
| Lansing, MI | $57,460 | $59,600 | $27.63 | 60 |
| Boston, MA | $57,450 | $48,990 | $27.62 | 310 |
| Spokane, WA | $56,120 | $55,340 | $26.98 | 30 |
| Rochester, NY | $55,800 | $50,210 | $26.83 | 40 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $54,810 | $53,570 | $26.35 | 460 |
| Tulsa, OK | $54,190 | $51,770 | $26.05 | 60 |
| Worcester, MA | $53,880 | $46,160 | $25.90 | 110 |
| St. Louis, MO | $52,820 | $51,920 | $25.39 | 120 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,520 | $48,730 | $25.25 | 130 |
| San Diego, CA | $52,430 | $51,040 | $25.21 | 120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $52,210 | $50,560 | $25.10 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,460 | $46,620 | $24.26 | 660 |
| Houston, TX | $50,260 | $47,370 | $24.17 | 180 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,900 | $47,620 | $23.99 | 250 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,680 | $47,350 | $23.89 | 70 |
| Greenville, SC | $49,680 | $46,950 | $23.88 | 1,020 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,310 | $49,630 | $23.71 | 540 |
| Springfield, MO | $49,210 | $48,830 | $23.66 | 140 |
| Jackson, MS | $48,340 | $47,270 | $23.24 | 220 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,750 | $45,060 | $22.96 | 60 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $46,810 | $37,680 | $22.50 | 40 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,050 | $46,500 | $22.14 | n/a |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,770 | $47,090 | $22.01 | 50 |
| Charlotte, NC | $45,660 | $40,800 | $21.95 | 160 |
| San Jose, CA | $44,830 | $40,650 | $21.55 | 40 |
| Springfield, MA | $44,620 | $41,110 | $21.45 | 60 |
| Muskegon, MI | $43,810 | $40,360 | $21.06 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $42,150 | $36,030 | $20.27 | 360 |
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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary: questions
Where do engine and other machine assemblers make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $95,210 a year, among the 42 metro areas we cover.
What is the average engine and other machine assemblers salary in the U.S.?
$57,790 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $53,710, so half of engine and other machine assemblers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should engine and other machine assemblers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of engine and other machine assemblers nationwide earn between $45,230 (25th percentile) and $74,920 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays engine and other machine assemblers the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $77,500 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is engine and other machine assemblers pay the lowest?
Virginia Beach, VA, at $42,150 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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