Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $61,990 +18% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $48,240
90th percentile $82,200
Employed locally 110
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,240
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $61,990
    75th
    $82,200
    90th
    $82,200

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 74% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 26% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $80,170
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,310
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,010
    Madison, WI $58,100
    Wisconsin $56,400
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,620

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,210
    Food Batchmakers $47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Appleton, WI is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Appleton, WI is 18% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $48,240 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.