Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 51-2031 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$53,706
$25.82/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is $53,706 per year ($25.82/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $45,240 and $74,922 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $77,750 per year. There are approximately 34,000 engine and other machine assemblers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-21.1%
Much slower than average
Annual openings
3K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
38K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
NAICS 336300
19K
$60,530
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
NAICS 333600
5K
$46,070
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)
NAICS 3330A1
3K
$48,990
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
NAICS 336400
2K
$70,150
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
NAICS 541300
580
$62,400
Wage range across top 5 industries: $46,070 to $70,150 (52% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$18.51
$38,501
P25
$21.75
$45,240
P50MEDIAN
$25.82
$53,706
P75
$36.02
$74,922
P90
$37.38
$77,750
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · manufacturing sector
Stable
Openings Rate
3.5%
Quits Rate
1.4%
Manufacturing openings ticked up to 462K (+19K) in March, with the rate at 3.5%. Hires rose to 310K. The sector has stabilized after late-2025 softening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average engine and other machine assemblers salary?
The national median salary for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is $53,706 per year ($25.82/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $45,240 and $74,922 annually.
How much do top-earning engine and other machine assemblers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is $77,750 per year ($37.38/hr). The 75th percentile is $74,922 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for engine and other machine assemblers?
Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn approximately $38,501 per year ($18.51/hr). The 25th percentile is $45,240 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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