Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $57,220 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.51
10th percentile $31,770
90th percentile $73,410
Employed locally 60
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,770
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $57,220
    75th
    $58,910
    90th
    $73,410

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 81% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 19% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $61,680
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,310
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,010
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,570
    Minnesota $51,550
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $50,260

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$56,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,600
    Machinists$54,720
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$68,850
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Lansing, MI is $27.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Lansing, MI is 8.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $31,770 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.