How much does a car assembler make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,962 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,165
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,660 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,950 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $63,540 |
| 5. United States | $59,550 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $56,120 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Electrical assembler$47,310
- Bike assembler$41,350
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $107,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,460 |
| Ohio | $74,750 |
| Connecticut | $74,240 |
| Arizona | $72,700 |
| Texas | $72,520 |
| New Hampshire | $70,150 |
| Georgia | $68,400 |
| Colorado | $66,950 |
| Michigan | $60,030 |
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| Florida | $60,000 |
| Kansas | $59,800 |
| Nebraska | $59,550 |
| Alabama | $58,990 |
| Oregon | $58,930 |
| California | $58,840 |
| Minnesota | $58,820 |
| Wisconsin | $54,240 |
| Idaho | $52,730 |
| Tennessee | $51,360 |
| New Jersey | $50,910 |
| Utah | $50,620 |
| Missouri | $50,410 |
| Illinois | $49,630 |
| Oklahoma | $48,090 |
| New York | $47,010 |
| Arkansas | $46,980 |
| North Carolina | $46,960 |
| South Carolina | $46,950 |
| Massachusetts | $46,880 |
| Mississippi | $46,610 |
| Iowa | $46,040 |
| South Dakota | $45,930 |
| Kentucky | $41,580 |
| Maryland | $39,120 |
| Virginia | $36,030 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Aircraft Structure | $65,380 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $53,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a car assembler make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,962 a month, $59,550 a year.
How much does a car assembler make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $42,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $92,630.
Which country pays a car assembler the most?
United States, with a median of $59,550 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a car assembler the most?
Washington, with a median of $107,500 a year.
Does a car assembler make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $59,550 a year against $52,600 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a car assembler or an electrical assembler?
A car assembler: $59,550 a year against $47,310 for an electrical assembler, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate