SOC 51-2031 · May 2025 · United States
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers across the United States is $53,710 per year, measured over 34,000 jobs. The highest state median is in Ohio, at $74,750.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Pay for this occupation varies by 107.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Ohio pays $74,750 and Virginia pays $36,030.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $74,750 | 3,430 | |
| 2 | Washington | $72,800 | 370 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $70,150 | 160 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $63,420 | 110 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $61,320 | 170 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $60,950 | 5,030 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $58,820 | 270 | |
| 8 | Arkansas | $54,620 | 70 | |
| 9 | Idaho | $54,240 | 70 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $54,240 | 860 |
States with the most Engine and Other Machine Assemblers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 5,030 | $60,950 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 3,430 | $74,750 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | 2,750 | $45,750 | |
| 4 | South Carolina | 1,960 | $46,950 | |
| 5 | New York | 1,330 | $46,460 | |
| 6 | Kentucky | 1,180 | $41,580 | |
| 7 | California | 1,170 | $46,810 | |
| 8 | Missouri | 1,020 | $46,720 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 860 | $54,240 | |
| 10 | Florida | 800 | $52,660 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $102,530 | 210 |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $80,200 | 200 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $80,170 | 90 |
| 4 | Dayton | $76,480 | 50 |
| 5 | Toledo | $75,770 | 310 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $65,410 | 130 |
| 7 | Detroit | $64,820 | 3,330 |
| 8 | Portland | $64,240 | 100 |
| 9 | New York | $62,400 | 90 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | $61,680 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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