Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $59,780 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $42,930
90th percentile $81,330
Employed locally 40
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,930
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $80,100
    90th
    $81,330

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 64% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 36% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,990
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,450
    Massachusetts $62,440
    Madison, WI $58,100
    Oklahoma $47,300
    Springfield, MA $41,110

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Worcester, MA is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Worcester, MA is 13.8% above 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $42,930 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.