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

$51,040a year

Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $24.54 an hour or $4,253 a month.

Hourly
$24.54
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
19 of 42
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,280Median: $51,040Highest 10%: $68,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,280$18.88
25th$46,700$22.45
Median$51,040$24.54
75th$61,440$29.54
90th$68,850$33.10

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for engine and other machine assemblers.

Los Angeles, CA$46,620
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
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Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $24.54 ($51,040 a year).

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

No: $51,040 against $53,710 nationally, 5% less.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $46,810, so San Diego pays 9% more.

Where does San Diego rank for engine and other machine assembler pay?

19 of 42 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,850 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.