Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary by state
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$60,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,500
9.5% of base
Total target cash
$65,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,50050th$5,50075th$9,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is a professional role within the function in the Production job family.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Set and verify parts clearances.
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Top skills:Operations MonitoringReading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisSpeakingMonitoringCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pay by experience level
Entry level$40,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$47,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$55,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$77,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$80,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-21.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,800
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary by industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
21,900 workers
$63,500
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
19,090 workers
$62,000
Machinery Manufacturing
9,140 workers
$52,500
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
5,420 workers
$51,500
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)
2,920 workers
$53,000
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
2,320 workers
$75,000
Administrative and Support Services
590 workers
$46,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
580 workers
$62,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
580 workers
$62,500
Employment Services
580 workers
$46,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Set and verify parts clearances.
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pays 7% above the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).
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