Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $42,130 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.26
10th percentile $33,870
90th percentile $49,870
Employed locally 70
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,870
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $42,130
    75th
    $45,320
    90th
    $49,870

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 61% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 39% 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
    North Carolina $75,560
    Indiana $73,540
    Washington $60,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,010
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $57,220
    Wisconsin $56,400

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,020
    Machinists$48,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,100
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,730
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Fort Wayne, IN is $20.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 19.8% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $33,870 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.