Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $48,580 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $94,930
Employed locally 150
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $38,500
    50th (median)
    $48,580
    75th
    $78,000
    90th
    $94,930

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 76% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 24% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,270
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,420
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $34,900

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,370
    Production Workers, All Other$35,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,520
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Winston, NC is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Winston, NC is 7.5% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,500.