SOC 51-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers — Ohio
Ohio · 2 metro areas compared
In Ohio the median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers reaches $74,750 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ohio the median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers reaches $74,750 a year. That is 39.2% more than the national median of $53,710. Pay ranges from under $45,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,680 to $79,320.
Employment stands at 3,430, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Ohio ranks number 1st out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Dayton records the highest median at $76,480. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 228th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,200 | −15.8% |
| 25th | $61,680 | +14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $74,750 | +39.2% |
| 75th | $79,320 | +47.7% |
| 90th | $79,400 | +47.8% |
| Mean | $68,470 | +27.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $74,750 goes as far as $80,550 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 50.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,550US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,750 a year, 39.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,200 to $79,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,430 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 35 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $76,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $74,750, or $35.94 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 Ohio is 39.2% 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 Ohio earns more than $79,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,200 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $76,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,430 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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