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How much does an engine and other machine assembler make in Detroit?

$64,820a year

Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $31.16 an hour or $5,402 a month.

Hourly
$31.16
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
7 of 42
Jobs in the area
3,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,920Median: $64,820Highest 10%: $77,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,920$20.15
25th$49,220$23.66
Median$64,820$31.16
75th$76,880$36.96
90th$77,750$37.38

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers.

Ann Arbor, MI$61,680
Lansing, MI$59,600
Grand Rapids, MI$53,570
Muskegon, MI$40,360
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Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$124,100
Gas Plant Operator$108,700
Power Plant Operator$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
Model Maker$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,870
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$63,320
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an engine and other machine assembler make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $31.16 ($64,820 a year).

Do engine and other machine assemblers make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $64,820 against $53,710 nationally, 21% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $60,950, so Detroit pays 6% more.

Where does Detroit rank for engine and other machine assembler pay?

7 of 42 metro areas with data.

How much does an engine and other machine assembler make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,750 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.