SOC 51-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers — New Hampshire
New Hampshire
In New Hampshire the median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers reaches $70,150 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Hampshire the median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers reaches $70,150 a year. That is 30.6% more than the national median of $53,710. Pay ranges from under $59,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,140 to $79,620.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.05 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New Hampshire ranks number 3rd out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 631 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 251st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,330 | +10.5% |
| 25th | $60,140 | +12.0% |
| Median (50th) | $70,150 | +30.6% |
| 75th | $79,620 | +48.2% |
| 90th | $80,580 | +50.0% |
| Mean | $68,980 | +28.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $70,150 buys what $67,322 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,322US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,150 a year, 30.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,330 to $80,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $70,150, or $33.73 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 New Hampshire is 30.6% higher. 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 New Hampshire earns more than $80,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,330 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 160 jobs in this occupation in New Hampshire. 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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