Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $51,160 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $66,430
Employed locally 140
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $51,160
    75th
    $59,510
    90th
    $66,430

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 50% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 50% 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
    South Carolina $49,910
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $48,650
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in San Diego, CA is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in San Diego, CA is 2.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.