Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $71,970 +37% vs national
Median hourly $34.60
10th percentile $47,630
90th percentile $99,950
Employed locally 200
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,630
    25th
    $60,230
    50th (median)
    $71,970
    75th
    $81,740
    90th
    $99,950

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 74% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 26% 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
    Toledo, OH $71,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,990
    New Hampshire $67,950

    Nearby metros — Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $55,490
    Rochester, NY $50,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,560
    Bakers$39,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,810
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in New York, NY-NJ is $34.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 37% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $47,630 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,230.