Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in New York

Engine and other machine assemblers in New York earn the most in New York (average $64,770 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($52,210), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the engine and other machine assemblers average at $51,310 and the median at $46,460 for 1,330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,790.

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers average salary by city in New York

New York$64,770
Albany$62,640
Rochester$55,800
Buffalo$52,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$64,770	$62,400	$50,910	$51,265	113
Albany	$62,640	$58,550	$46,460	$49,671	100
Rochester	$55,800	$50,210	$48,820	$44,551	97
Buffalo	$52,210	$50,560	$48,400	$41,864	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in other states

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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