Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $48,970 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $65,270
Employed locally 130
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $39,380
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $54,840
    90th
    $65,270

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 69% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 31% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $55,490
    Rochester, NY $50,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Machinists $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Buffalo, NY is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Buffalo, NY is 6.8% below 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,380.