Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $48,150 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $108,540
Employed locally 150
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $39,440
    50th (median)
    $48,150
    75th
    $94,390
    90th
    $108,540

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 31% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 69% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in San Jose, CA is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in San Jose, CA is 8.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,440.