Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary: $52,540 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 38,420 engine and other machine assemblers work nationally, and $52,540 is the BLS national median annual wage. Projections imply about 1.8% annual growth; much hiring sits in manufacturing.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers: what the data shows
Common questions about engine and other machine assemblers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a engine and other machine assemblers?
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 51-2031.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 38,420 workers.
What does a engine and other machine assemblers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Handling and Moving Objects, Controlling Machines and Processes, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Performing General Physical Activities, Getting Information, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a engine and other machine assemblers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $52,540 (May 2024 in our extract).
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,889 |
| 25th percentile | $39,090 |
| Median (50th) | $53,843 |
| 75th percentile | $68,289 |
| 90th percentile | $81,257 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, and knowledge areas including Mechanical, Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service, Engineering and Technology. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is engine and other machine assemblers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 1.8% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 9.4%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 19.6%.
Current U.S. headcount: 38,420.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do engine and other machine assemblerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 38,420 | 20.2% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 38,410 | 20.2% |
| Manufacturing | 35,750 | 18.8% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 22,470 | 11.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 18,610 | 9.8% |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 12,160 | 6.4% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 34,240 | $46,560 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 287,230 | $60,640 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 136,390 | $78,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 75,710 | $155,020 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 43,640 | $39,270 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 53,520 | $60,800 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Engine and Other Machine Assemblers workforce.
Employment Over Time
38,420 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers grew from 4,400 in 2009 to 5,860 in 2025 (33.2%).
Historical employment for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$52,540 Median pay (BLS national)
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers earn $52,540 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Salary distribution for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Employment Growth Projections
1.8% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
6,408 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 9.4%
7,009 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 19.6%
This occupation is projected to grow at 1.8% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Engine and Other Machine Assemblers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Engine and Other Machine Assemblers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Wage Trends by Industry
15.3% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Total, All Industry: 6.1% growth (Current: $66,852)
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- IN: 5,730 employees, $67,070 avg wage
- MI: 5,300 employees, $53,300 avg wage
- OH: 3,710 employees, $63,860 avg wage
- KY: 3,020 employees, $53,610 avg wage
- WI: 2,640 employees, $57,030 avg wage
- AL: 1,800 employees, N/A avg wage
- TX: 1,760 employees, $43,280 avg wage
- CA: 1,670 employees, $53,960 avg wage
- NC: 1,670 employees, $72,470 avg wage
- NY: 1,410 employees, $52,020 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI: 3,040 employees, $52,850 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 970 employees, $52,470 avg wage
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN: 960 employees, N/A avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 760 employees, $47,280 avg wage
- Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI: 620 employees, $53,120 avg wage
- Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC: 410 employees, $57,160 avg wage
- Toledo, OH: 410 employees, $67,620 avg wage
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN: 380 employees, $55,550 avg wage
- Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC: 360 employees, $35,670 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 350 employees, $47,500 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is about 38,420 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in 2023 were Business Administration, Engineering, Business.
Common majors for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Engine and Other Machine Assemblers workers.
Education level distribution for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Skills
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers need many skills, but most especially Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Monitoring.
Required skills for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers include Mechanical, Production and Processing, Customer and Personal Service, Engineering and Technology, Public Safety and Security.
Knowledge areas required for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers include Arm-Hand Steadiness, Manual Dexterity, Finger Dexterity, Near Vision, Visualization.
Required abilities for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Daily Activities
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers spend their time on activities such as Handling and Moving Objects, Controlling Machines and Processes, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Performing General Physical Activities, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
About
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers earn $52,540 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
51-2031 - Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers reports an average salary of $55,362.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 38,420 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 1.8%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.