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

$47,370a year

Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.77 an hour or $3,948 a month.

Hourly
$22.77
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
28 of 42
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,710Median: $47,370Highest 10%: $77,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,710$17.17
25th$35,710$17.17
Median$47,370$22.77
75th$56,450$27.14
90th$77,090$37.06

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers.

San Antonio, TX$47,090
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,820
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.77 ($47,370 a year).

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

No: $47,370 against $53,710 nationally, 12% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $47,210, so Houston pays 0% more.

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

28 of 42 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,090 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.