Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,210 -12% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $62,040
Employed locally 350
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $46,210
    75th
    $52,270
    90th
    $62,040

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 57% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 43% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,090

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Houston, TX is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Houston, TX is 12% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.