Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,430 or more. The middle half of engine and other machine assemblers in Philadelphia earn between $46,140 and $54,540.
- $44K10th
- $46K25th
- $47KMedian
- $55K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,680 | $4,140 | $23.88 |
| Median | $47,350 | $3,946 | $22.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,140 | $3,845 | $22.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,540 | $4,545 | $26.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Engine and other machine assemblers in Philadelphia earn 5% less than the Pennsylvania average ($52,030) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($57,790). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $53,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $49,680 | $47,350 | $44,200 | $58,430 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,030 | $52,000 | $39,120 | $64,090 | 90 |
| United States | $57,790 | $53,710 | $38,500 | $77,750 | 34,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $49,680, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $40,573 a year, or $3,381 a month and $1,560 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $40,901 | $3,408 |
| Working in PA | $40,573 | $3,381 |
| Working in MD | $39,950 | $3,329 |
| Working in DE | $39,908 | $3,326 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for engine and other machine assemblers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $49,680 buys what about $48,443 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$64,770
- Hartford, CT$66,330
- Richmond, VA$59,390
- Springfield, MA$44,620
- Albany, NY$62,640
- Virginia Beach, VA$42,150
Highest-paying cities for engine and other machine assemblers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($95,210).
- Seattle, WA$95,210
- Indianapolis, IN$75,600
- Toledo, OH$74,950
- Dayton, OH$69,520
- Oshkosh, WI$67,060
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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do engine and other machine assemblers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$23.89 an hour on average, and $22.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level engine and other machine assemblers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the engine and other machine assemblers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $40,573 a year ($3,381 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,680. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do engine and other machine assemblers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($57,790).
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; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.10, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.10).
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