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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Engine and Other Machine Assemblers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-2031 |
| title | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
| onet code | 51-2031.00 |
| description | Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 38,420 |
| a mean | 56,040 |
| a median | 52,540 |
| a pct10 | 37,950 |
| a pct25 | 42,790 |
| a pct75 | 70,050 |
| a pct90 | 74,300 |
| h mean | 26 |
| h median | 25 |
The day-to-day work of a engine and other machine assemblers typically centers on read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.09 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working engine and other machine assemblers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (64.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 7% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in North Carolina at $75,560 and lowest in Virginia at $34,890 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (North Carolina, Indiana, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Ohio) average $70,246. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $75,560 | $72,470 | $47,480 | $106,390 | 1,670 |
| Indiana | $73,540 | $67,070 | $46,360 | $73,540 | 5,730 |
| New Hampshire | $67,950 | $67,120 | $51,150 | $78,040 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $67,320 | $68,830 | $59,460 | $78,010 | 130 |
| Ohio | $66,860 | $63,860 | $39,570 | $76,830 | 3,710 |
| New Jersey | $63,060 | $65,270 | $47,620 | $95,180 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $62,440 | $64,720 | $42,080 | $90,210 | 200 |
| Oregon | $61,270 | $62,690 | $48,740 | $83,900 | 170 |
| Washington | $60,410 | $65,060 | $37,360 | $104,160 | 390 |
| Wisconsin | $56,400 | $57,030 | $50,150 | $61,120 | 2,640 |
| Arkansas | $52,780 | $51,320 | $32,790 | $58,640 | 80 |
| California | $52,480 | $53,960 | $34,980 | $79,200 | 1,670 |
| Minnesota | $51,550 | $52,190 | $41,720 | $62,880 | 100 |
| Florida | $51,230 | $53,600 | $37,980 | $65,340 | 770 |
| Idaho | $50,820 | $54,400 | $37,190 | $73,930 | 100 |
| Colorado | $50,750 | $50,040 | $42,520 | $55,390 | 230 |
| New York | $50,460 | $52,020 | $39,380 | $62,830 | 1,410 |
| Tennessee | $50,400 | $49,130 | $40,860 | $64,010 | 30 |
| Michigan | $50,040 | $53,300 | $40,260 | $73,750 | 5,300 |
| South Carolina | $49,910 | $50,740 | $39,110 | $65,320 | 1,400 |
| Nebraska | $48,100 | $47,000 | $38,030 | $55,920 | 60 |
| Illinois | $47,680 | $46,700 | $38,000 | $58,940 | 970 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,410 | $54,290 | $37,140 | $82,210 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $47,300 | $50,580 | $31,500 | $77,650 | 260 |
| Kentucky | $46,830 | $53,610 | $37,230 | $70,900 | 3,020 |
| Utah | $46,060 | $46,420 | $37,250 | $54,660 | 140 |
| Iowa | $44,810 | $49,350 | $40,930 | $63,950 | 120 |
| South Dakota | $44,730 | $43,500 | $37,340 | $49,040 | 590 |
| Louisiana | $44,450 | $48,530 | $37,810 | $66,790 | — |
| Missouri | $44,060 | $44,770 | $40,090 | $51,450 | 940 |
| Arizona | $42,860 | $48,170 | $42,440 | $67,150 | 120 |
| Nevada | $39,430 | $43,570 | $37,790 | $68,970 | 50 |
| Texas | $38,630 | $43,280 | $35,320 | $56,360 | 1,760 |
| Georgia | $37,640 | $37,480 | $31,690 | $43,910 | 330 |
| Mississippi | $37,420 | $42,930 | $34,910 | $48,890 | 370 |
| Virginia | $34,890 | $38,110 | $32,420 | $55,900 | 770 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for engine and other machine assemblers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler) or Aircraft Engine Assembler frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Engine and Other Machine Assemblers compares to others in the 51 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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