Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
National median · BLS
$53,710
▲ +2.23%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$57,790
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
34,000
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Pay range for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$38,500
25th
$45,230
Median (50th)
$53,710
75th
$74,920
90th — top pay
$77,750
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
BLS projects employment of engine and other machine assemblers to decline 17% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%.
About 2,100 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
33,500 → 27,800
-5,700 jobs
Projected change
-17%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
2,100
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What engine and other machine assemblers do
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Set and verify parts clearances.
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
Also called
AssemblerAssembly Line WorkerEngine AssemblerMachine AssemblerCell TechnicianEngine BuilderField Service TechnicianFitterLarge Engine AssemblerMechanical Assembler
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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