Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary by State
The national median pay for engine and other machine assemblers is $53,710 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,030 in Virginia to $74,750 in Ohio.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,500
- 25th percentile
- $45,230
- Median
- $53,710
- 75th percentile
- $74,920
- Top 10%
- $77,750
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 34,000 jobs.
Median pay in 35 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $74,750 | +39% | $45,200 | $79,400 | 3,430 |
| 2 | Washington | $72,800 | +36% | $38,650 | $107,770 | 370 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $70,150 | +31% | $59,330 | $80,580 | 160 |
| 4 | Oregon | $63,420 | +18% | $50,740 | $86,850 | 110 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $61,320 | +14% | $46,380 | $87,360 | 170 |
| 6 | Michigan | $60,950 | +13% | $36,750 | $77,750 | 5,030 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $58,820 | +10% | $39,520 | $76,960 | 270 |
| 8 | Arkansas | $54,620 | +2% | $36,010 | $60,590 | 70 |
| 9 | Idaho | $54,240 | +1% | $47,130 | $66,530 | 70 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $54,240 | +1% | $39,220 | $80,170 | 860 |
| 11 | Arizona | $54,100 | +1% | $37,260 | $74,760 | 80 |
| 12 | Florida | $52,660 | −2% | $37,690 | $73,320 | 800 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $52,000 | −3% | $39,120 | $64,090 | 90 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $50,910 | −5% | $44,200 | $79,720 | 140 |
| 15 | Illinois | $49,630 | −8% | $39,480 | $64,260 | 650 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $49,590 | −8% | $38,940 | $70,520 | 110 |
| 17 | Utah | $48,730 | −9% | $37,790 | $59,240 | 150 |
| 18 | Texas | $47,210 | −12% | $35,710 | $65,050 | 490 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $46,950 | −13% | $39,700 | $64,920 | 1,960 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $46,880 | −13% | $36,260 | $82,700 | 500 |
| 21 | California | $46,810 | −13% | $36,080 | $73,990 | 1,170 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $46,810 | −13% | $42,690 | $62,450 | 430 |
| 23 | Missouri | $46,720 | −13% | $41,430 | $57,870 | 1,020 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $46,610 | −13% | $33,790 | $72,380 | 580 |
| 25 | New York | $46,460 | −13% | $41,210 | $59,360 | 1,330 |
| 26 | Colorado | $46,070 | −14% | $40,310 | $62,310 | Not published |
| 27 | Iowa | $46,040 | −14% | $42,910 | $62,450 | 60 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $45,930 | −14% | $38,530 | $50,680 | 550 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $45,750 | −15% | $37,980 | $95,660 | 2,750 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $45,060 | −16% | $31,010 | $68,620 | 130 |
| 31 | Kansas | $42,590 | −21% | $38,950 | $65,440 | Not published |
| 32 | Kentucky | $41,580 | −23% | $38,410 | $48,350 | 1,180 |
| 33 | Maryland | $39,120 | −27% | $35,970 | $47,150 | 90 |
| 34 | Georgia | $38,540 | −28% | $37,010 | $65,060 | 410 |
| 35 | Virginia | $36,030 | −33% | $32,750 | $62,530 | 570 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary questions
Which state pays engine and other machine assemblers the most?
Ohio, with a median of $74,750 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $53,710). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays engine and other machine assemblers the least?
Virginia, with a median of $36,030 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most engine and other machine assemblers work?
Michigan has the most jobs, about 5,030, with a median of $60,950.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.