Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $46,090 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $54,660
Employed locally 120
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $41,640
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $51,880
    90th
    $54,660

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 48% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 52% 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
    Connecticut $67,320
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,180
    South Carolina $49,910
    Utah $46,060
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $44,850
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $44,730

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engine and Other Machine Assemblers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Salt Lake City, UT is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.33 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salaries?

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 12.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,640.