Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $47,630 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $79,200
Employed locally 970
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $47,630
    75th
    $66,560
    90th
    $79,200

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 51% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 49% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,450
    California $52,480
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $51,160
    South Carolina $49,910
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $48,650

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,850
    Production Workers, All Other$37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Los Angeles, CA is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 9.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.