Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $50,550 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $69,300
Employed locally 50
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $50,550
    75th
    $60,770
    90th
    $69,300

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 68% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 32% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,970
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $55,490
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,020
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,150
    Machinists$53,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Rochester, NY is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Rochester, NY is 3.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.