Engine and Other Machine Assembler Salary
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers earn a median $53,710 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$53,710
$25.82 per hour
Range
$38,500 – $77,750
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
34,000
across the U.S.
Engine and Other Machine Assembler take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$45,336
per year · effective tax rate 15.6%
$3,778Monthly
$1,889Twice a month
$1,744Every 2 weeks
$21.80Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,265
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,330
- Medicare (1.45%)$779
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$45,336
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,500 | $18.51 | $33,115 |
| 25th percentile | $45,230 | $21.75 | $38,522 |
| Median (50th) | $53,710 | $25.82 | $45,336 |
| 75th percentile | $74,920 | $36.02 | $61,536 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,750 | $37.38 | $63,527 |
Best cities for engine and other machine assemblers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit, MI | $64,820 | $51,759 | $51,605 | 3,330 |
| 2 | Grand Rapids, MI | $53,570 | $43,198 | $45,211 | 460 |
| 3 | Greenville, SC | $46,950 | $38,244 | $41,008 | 1,020 |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | $49,630 | $39,746 | $38,367 | 540 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | $46,620 | $38,179 | $33,618 | 660 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Detroit, MI — $64,820
- Grand Rapids, MI — $53,570
- Chicago, IL — $49,630
- Greenville, SC — $46,950
- Los Angeles, CA — $46,620
Engine and Other Machine Assembler salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $74,750 | $60,143 | $45,200 – $79,400 | 3,430 |
| Washington | $72,800 | $60,045 | $38,650 – $107,770 | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $70,150 | $58,181 | $59,330 – $80,580 | 160 |
| Oregon | $63,420 | $48,418 | $50,740 – $86,850 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $61,320 | $49,616 | $46,380 – $87,360 | 170 |
| Michigan | $60,950 | $48,814 | $36,750 – $77,750 | 5,030 |
| Minnesota | $58,820 | $46,966 | $39,520 – $76,960 | 270 |
| Arkansas | $54,620 | $44,150 | $36,010 – $60,590 | 70 |
| Idaho | $54,240 | $43,995 | $47,130 – $66,530 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $54,240 | $44,156 | $39,220 – $80,170 | 860 |
| Arizona | $54,100 | $44,506 | $37,260 – $74,760 | 80 |
| Florida | $52,660 | $44,492 | $37,690 – $73,320 | 800 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,000 | $42,366 | $39,120 – $64,090 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $50,910 | $41,821 | $44,200 – $79,720 | 140 |
| Illinois | $49,630 | $39,746 | $39,480 – $64,260 | 650 |
| Nebraska | $49,590 | $40,649 | $38,940 – $70,520 | 110 |
| Utah | $48,730 | $40,108 | $37,790 – $59,240 | 150 |
| Texas | $47,210 | $40,113 | $35,710 – $65,050 | 490 |
| South Carolina | $46,950 | $38,244 | $39,700 – $64,920 | 1,960 |
| Massachusetts | $46,880 | $37,724 | $36,260 – $82,700 | 500 |
| California | $46,810 | $38,322 | $36,080 – $73,990 | 1,170 |
| Tennessee | $46,810 | $39,792 | $42,690 – $62,450 | 430 |
| Missouri | $46,720 | $38,461 | $41,430 – $57,870 | 1,020 |
| Mississippi | $46,610 | $38,499 | $33,790 – $72,380 | 580 |
| New York | $46,460 | $37,599 | $41,210 – $59,360 | 1,330 |
| Colorado | $46,070 | $37,879 | $40,310 – $62,310 | — |
| Iowa | $46,040 | $38,075 | $42,910 – $62,450 | 60 |
| South Dakota | $45,930 | $39,085 | $38,530 – $50,680 | 550 |
| North Carolina | $45,750 | $37,623 | $37,980 – $95,660 | 2,750 |
| Oklahoma | $45,060 | $36,904 | $31,010 – $68,620 | 130 |
| Kansas | $42,590 | $34,824 | $38,950 – $65,440 | — |
| Kentucky | $41,580 | $34,252 | $38,410 – $48,350 | 1,180 |
| Maryland | $39,120 | $32,118 | $35,970 – $47,150 | 90 |
| Georgia | $38,540 | $31,769 | $37,010 – $65,060 | 410 |
| Virginia | $36,030 | $29,872 | $32,750 – $62,530 | 570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a engine and other machine assembler make?
The national median salary for engine and other machine assemblers is $53,710 a year ($25.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500 and the top 10% earn over $77,750. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays engine and other machine assemblers the most?
Ohio has the highest median pay at $74,750. After taxes and local prices, Detroit, MI offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many engine and other machine assemblers are there in the U.S.?
About 34,000 people work as engine and other machine assemblers nationwide.