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The average salary for an Industrial Machine Assembler stands at approximately $31,957 annually. Compensation varies based on factors including experience, geographic location, and the specific industry. In certain states, assemblers can earn significantly more, particularly in areas with high demand for skilled labor. For instance, cities like San Jose and Seattle often report higher wages due to the concentration of manufacturing industries.
Salaries differ widely across states. For example, California and New York are among the highest-paying states, reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled workers. In contrast, states with lower living costs may offer lower salaries, but they can provide excellent opportunities for entry-level positions.
Industrial machine assemblers are crucial to production lines, and they often have opportunities for advancement. Skills in assembly, troubleshooting, and machine operation can lead to roles such as production supervisor or quality control specialist, enhancing earning potential and career satisfaction.
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The highest-paying states for industrial machine assemblers are Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Hawaii. The lowest average industrial machine assembler salary states are Tennessee, Arizona, and North Carolina.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $34,223 | $16.45 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $39,758 | $19.11 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $34,672 | $16.67 |
| 4 | Iowa | $33,121 | $15.92 |
| 5 | Indiana | $32,161 | $15.46 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $31,556 | $15.17 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $31,579 | $15.18 |
| 8 | Maine | $33,787 | $16.24 |
| 9 | Illinois | $32,278 | $15.52 |
| 10 | Kansas | $31,365 | $15.08 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $33,894 | $16.30 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $35,152 | $16.90 |
| 13 | Alabama | $30,978 | $14.89 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $30,320 | $14.58 |
| 15 | Idaho | $32,520 | $15.63 |
| 16 | Michigan | $30,226 | $14.53 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $36,919 | $17.75 |
| 18 | Vermont | $30,223 | $14.53 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $30,572 | $14.70 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $28,434 | $13.67 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $30,257 | $14.55 |
| 22 | Montana | $32,189 | $15.48 |
| 23 | California | $31,759 | $15.27 |
| 24 | New York | $31,499 | $15.14 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $28,712 | $13.80 |
| 26 | Maryland | $31,819 | $15.30 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $28,464 | $13.68 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $34,992 | $16.82 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $30,277 | $14.56 |
| 30 | Georgia | $28,758 | $13.83 |
| 31 | Utah | $28,902 | $13.90 |
| 32 | Alaska | $30,375 | $14.60 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $29,006 | $13.95 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $28,820 | $13.86 |
| 35 | Nevada | $28,214 | $13.56 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $27,444 | $13.19 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $27,690 | $13.31 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $24,129 | $11.60 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $26,171 | $12.58 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $23,694 | $11.39 |
| 41 | Oregon | $25,591 | $12.30 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $25,622 | $12.32 |
| 43 | Colorado | $28,212 | $13.56 |
| 44 | Delaware | $27,043 | $13.00 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $27,694 | $13.31 |
| 46 | Texas | $26,257 | $12.62 |
| 47 | Missouri | $23,246 | $11.18 |
| 48 | Arizona | $23,989 | $11.53 |
| 49 | Washington | $24,650 | $11.85 |
| 50 | Florida | $20,577 | $9.89 |
| 51 | Virginia | $22,592 | $10.86 |
The highest-paying cities for industrial machine assemblers are Brooklyn Park, MN, Dayton, OH, and San Francisco, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooklyn Park, MN | $34,723 | $16.69 |
| 2 | Dayton, OH | $33,541 | $16.13 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $32,319 | $15.54 |
| 4 | Appleton, WI | $32,077 | $15.42 |
| 5 | Carmel, IN | $32,066 | $15.42 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls, SD | $31,430 | $15.11 |
| 7 | Quincy, IL | $31,217 | $15.01 |
| 8 | Middletown, PA | $30,476 | $14.65 |
| 9 | Trumbull, CT | $30,216 | $14.53 |
| 10 | Florence, KY | $28,873 | $13.88 |
| 11 | Littleton, CO | $28,222 | $13.57 |
| 12 | Austin, TX | $26,151 | $12.57 |
| 13 | Woodburn, OR | $25,618 | $12.32 |
| 14 | Vancouver, WA | $25,010 | $12.02 |
| 15 | Salisbury, NC | $23,707 | $11.40 |
| 16 | Saint Louis, MO | $23,123 | $11.12 |
| 17 | Lynchburg, VA | $22,277 | $10.71 |
| 18 | Plant City, FL | $20,645 | $9.93 |
An industrial machine assembler's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,957 | $2,663 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
The highest paying types of industrial machine assemblers are bearing ring assembler, automobile engine assembler, and machine builder.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembling Machine Operator | $31,275 | $2,606 | $15.04 | 87,253 |
| Machine Operator | $32,874 | $2,740 | $15.80 | 96,834 |
| Assembler | $30,849 | $2,571 | $14.83 | 22,566 |
| Machine Builder | $39,658 | $3,305 | $19.07 | 38,879 |
Top companies hiring industrial machine assemblers now:
Industrial machine assembler salaries at Fluid Components International and UFP Industries are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average industrial machine assembler salary at companies like Lippert Components and Sandvik Coromant are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluid Components International | $37,311 | $17.94 |
| 2 | UFP Industries | $37,054 | $17.81 |
| 3 | Lippert Components | $35,635 | $17.13 |
| 4 | Sandvik Coromant | $34,806 | $16.73 |
| 5 | ITW | $33,871 | $16.28 |
| 6 | Telamon | $33,680 | $16.19 |
| 7 | Remedy Intelligent Staffing | $32,423 | $15.59 |
| 8 | Kelly Services | $31,948 | $15.36 |
| 9 | DXP Enterprises | $31,547 | $15.17 |
| 10 | Cascade Corporation | $31,498 | $15.14 |
| 11 | CareerBuilder | $31,320 | $15.06 |
| 12 | ManpowerGroup | $31,267 | $15.03 |
| 13 | The Wood Company | $31,219 | $15.01 |
| 14 | Aerotek | $31,169 | $14.99 |
| 15 | Staffmark | $30,632 | $14.73 |
| 16 | Adecco | $30,550 | $14.69 |
| 17 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $30,543 | $14.68 |
| 18 | Aventure Staffing | $29,196 | $14.04 |
| 19 | Gia Enterprises Inc | $28,777 | $13.84 |
| 20 | R.M. Schulte & Associates | $27,298 | $13.12 |
The average industrial machine assembler salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | $37,019 | $17.80 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $33,667 | $16.19 |
| 3 | Automotive | $33,151 | $15.94 |
| 4 | Energy | $33,024 | $15.88 |
| 5 | Professional | $30,419 | $14.62 |
The average industrial machine assembler salary has risen by $6,528 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average industrial machine assembler earned $25,429 annually, but today, they earn $31,957 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for industrial machine assemblers over the last decade.
Compare industrial machine assembler salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare industrial machine assembler salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 | $15.36 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | $31,900 | $15.33 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $31,000 | $14.90 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $30,300 | $14.56 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $28,800 | $13.83 | +3.9% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotek | Industrial Assembler | Roca, NE | 06/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Aerotek | Light Industrial Assembler-Warehouse | Chambersburg, PA | 06/28/2025 | $33,392 |
| Stand-By Personnel | Heavy Industrial Assembler | Broken Arrow, OK | 06/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Hire Go | Industrial Assemblers Needed | Yukon, OK | 06/28/2025 | $35,479 |
| Aerotek | Light Industrial Assembler | Madison, AL | 06/21/2025 | $41,740 |
| Aerotek | Industrial Assembler | Corona, CA | 06/21/2025 | $41,740 |
| Kelly Services | Industrial Assemblers | Windsor, CT | 06/19/2025 | $41,740 |
| Aerotek | Industrial Assembler | Grove City, OH | 06/18/2025 | $37,566 |
| Luttrell Staffing Group | Assembly | Light Industrial | Roanoke, VA | 06/17/2025 | $37,566 |
| Aventure Staffing | Industrial Assembler-Urgently ! | Lake View, IA | 06/13/2025 | $39,653 |
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