How much does an engine and other machine assembler make in Chicago?
$49,630a year
Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.86 an hour or $4,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.86
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $49,630Highest 10%: $61,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $40,950 | $19.69 | |
| Median | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| 75th | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| 90th | $61,830 | $29.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers.
| St. Louis, MO | $51,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an engine and other machine assembler make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.86 ($49,630 a year).
Do engine and other machine assemblers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $49,630 against $53,710 nationally, 8% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,630, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for engine and other machine assembler pay?
22 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an engine and other machine assembler make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,830 or more.
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.