Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,950 or more. The middle half of engine and other machine assemblers in Minneapolis earn between $50,970 and $74,070.
- $43K10th
- $51K25th
- $65KMedian
- $74K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,530 | $5,211 | $30.06 |
| Median | $65,410 | $5,451 | $31.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,970 | $4,248 | $24.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,070 | $6,172 | $35.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Engine and other machine assemblers in Minneapolis earn 8% more than the Minnesota average ($57,650) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($57,790). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $53,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $62,530 | $65,410 | $43,320 | $77,950 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $57,650 | $58,820 | $39,520 | $76,960 | 270 |
| United States | $57,790 | $53,710 | $38,500 | $77,750 | 34,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $62,530, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $49,694 a year, or $4,141 a month and $1,911 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $50,220 | $4,185 |
| Working in MN | $49,694 | $4,141 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for engine and other machine assemblers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $62,530 buys what about $59,654 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in nearby metro areas
- Oshkosh, WI$67,060
- Milwaukee, WI$49,900
- Chicago, IL$49,310
- Muskegon, MI$43,810
- Grand Rapids, MI$54,810
- Columbia, MO$46,050
Highest-paying cities for engine and other machine assemblers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($95,210).
- Seattle, WA$95,210
- Indianapolis, IN$75,600
- Toledo, OH$74,950
- Dayton, OH$69,520
- Oshkosh, WI$67,060
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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do engine and other machine assemblers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$30.06 an hour on average, and $31.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level engine and other machine assemblers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the engine and other machine assemblers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $49,694 a year ($4,141 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,530. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do engine and other machine assemblers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($57,790).
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; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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