Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $55,490 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $46,080
90th percentile $99,800
Employed locally 130
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,080
    25th
    $54,590
    50th (median)
    $55,490
    75th
    $99,790
    90th
    $99,800

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 64% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $80,170
    North Carolina $75,560
    Indiana $73,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,970
    Toledo, OH $71,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,990

    Nearby metros — Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,970
    Rochester, NY $50,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,340
    Machinists$64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engine and Other Machine Assemblers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Albany, NY is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.32 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salaries?

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Albany, NY is 5.6% above the national median of $52,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Albany?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $46,080 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,590.