Careers · Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · California
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in California
Engine and other machine assemblers construct, assemble, or rebuild machines such as engines, turbines, and industrial equipment. They work in manufacturing facilities, assembly plants, and service centers across construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing industries In California the median pay is $46,810 a year, 13% below the national median of $53,710.
$46,810median pay in California, per year
$39,550–$62,810middle half earn
1,170employed in California
$53,710U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against engine and other machine assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against engine and other machine assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringReading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
MechanicalProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)Public Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.
Licenses and training in California
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pay in other states
Ohio · $74,750Washington · $72,800New Hampshire · $70,150Oregon · $63,420Connecticut · $61,320Michigan · $60,950Minnesota · $58,820Arkansas · $54,620Idaho · $54,240Wisconsin · $54,240
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against engine and other machine assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against engine and other machine assemblers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.