How much does an engine and other machine assembler make in California?
$46,810a year
Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers in California. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,901 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $46,810Highest 10%: $73,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| Median | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| 90th | $73,990 | $35.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $51,040 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,620 |
| San Jose, CA | $40,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engine and other machine assemblers.
| 18. Texas | $47,210 |
| 19. South Carolina | $46,950 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $46,880 |
| 21. California | $46,810 |
| 22. Tennessee | $46,810 |
| 23. Missouri | $46,720 |
| 24. Mississippi | $46,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engine and other machine assembler make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.50 ($46,810 a year).
Do engine and other machine assemblers make more in California than the national average?
No: $46,810 against $53,710 nationally, 13% less.
Where does California rank for engine and other machine assembler pay?
California ranks 21 of 35 states.
Which city in California pays engine and other machine assemblers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $51,040 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.