Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $46,500 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $42,230
90th percentile $53,170
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,230
    25th
    $42,230
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $46,500
    90th
    $53,170

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 67% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 33% 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
    Richmond, VA $60,620
    St. Louis, MO-IL $51,920
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $49,730
    Springfield, MO $48,830
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,060

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,690
    Production Workers, All Other $46,230
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Columbia, MO is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Columbia, MO is 11.5% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $42,230 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,230.