SOC 51-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers — Georgia
Georgia
At $38,540, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, 28.2% beneath the national figure of $53,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $38,540, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, 28.2% beneath the national figure of $53,710. Pay ranges from under $37,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $65,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,010 to $58,250.
Employment stands at 410, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Georgia ranks number 34th out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 624th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,010 | −31.1% |
| 25th | $37,010 | −31.1% |
| Median (50th) | $38,540 | −28.2% |
| 75th | $58,250 | +8.5% |
| 90th | $65,060 | +21.1% |
| Mean | $45,970 | −14.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $38,540 goes as far as $40,021 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,021US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,540 a year, 28.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,010 to $65,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $38,540, or $18.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,710, so pay in Georgia is 28.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $65,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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