Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Alabama 1,140 $46,490 $22.35
Arizona 270 $40,880 $19.65
Arkansas $35,810 $17.21
California 1,120 $48,010 $23.08
Colorado 370 $41,880 $20.14
Connecticut 500 $53,890 $25.91
Florida 1,040 $39,690 $19.08
Georgia 70 $40,980 $19.70
Illinois 1,770 $40,450 $19.45
Indiana 8,780 $56,530 $27.18
Maine 300 $56,350 $27.09
Maryland 90 $33,200 $15.96
Massachusetts 420 $41,420 $19.91
Michigan 7,830 $50,550 $24.30
Minnesota 260 $47,340 $22.76
Mississippi 70 $36,850 $17.72
Missouri 920 $37,670 $18.11
Nebraska 60 $39,120 $18.81
Nevada $48,700 $23.42
New Hampshire 80 $49,490 $23.79
New Jersey 100 $46,120 $22.17
New York 1,620 $51,460 $24.74
North Carolina 900 $46,470 $22.34
Ohio 8,010 $50,590 $24.32
Oklahoma 400 $41,750 $20.07
Oregon 90 $46,080 $22.16
Pennsylvania 250 $50,530 $24.29
South Carolina 820 $43,290 $20.81
South Dakota 600 $38,480 $18.50
Tennessee 1,510 $33,520 $16.12
Texas 1,730 $36,480 $17.54
Utah 130 $39,050 $18.77
Virginia 830 $32,530 $15.64
Washington 730 $54,230 $26.07
West Virginia 110 $43,070 $20.71
Wisconsin 2,330 $44,040 $21.17

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the building and reconstruction of automotive and commercial vehicle engines. Includes instruction in cylinder head and block, crack repair, crankshaft inspection and repair, connecting rods and pistons, balancing, block preparation, disassembly and repair, engine assembly, gas and diesel technology, and inspection and machining.

Certificate
Associate Degree
Certificate Associate Degree
  • $48,110 per year
    National average salary
    Declining
    Job growth rate
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    Typical education requirement
  • Moderate-term on-the-job training
    Typical on-the-job training requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as engine and other machine assemblers.

  • Less than high school 13%
  • High school graduate 46%
  • College dropout 31%
  • Associate’s degree 5%
  • Bachelor’s degree 4%
  • Master’s degree 0%
  • Doctorate degree 0%

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