What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Machine Assembler?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Machine Assembler jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Watertown, MA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $50,578 $4,214 $972 $24.32 Sitka, AK $49,762 $4,146 $956 $23.92 Watertown, MA $49,229 $4,102 $946 $23.67 San Francisco, CA $48,667 $4,055 $935 $23.40 Santa Clara, CA $48,512 $4,042 $932 $23.32 Sunnyvale, CA $48,480 $4,040 $932 $23.31 San Jose, CA $48,411 $4,034 $930 $23.27 Daly City, CA $47,862 $3,988 $920 $23.01 Morristown, NJ $47,719 $3,976 $917 $22.94 Santa Cruz, CA $47,696 $3,974 $917 $22.93

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Machine Assembler Salary

Q: How much does a Machine Assembler make?

The average annual pay for a machine assembler in the United States is $41,307 a year — that works out to approximately $19.86 an hour. The middle 80% of Machine Assemblers earn between $34,000 (10th percentile) and $49,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Machine Assembler Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Machine Assembler in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Precision Machinist at $23,881 (57.8%) above Machine Assembler. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Precision Machinist $65,188 $5,432 $1,253 $31.34 Multi Spindle Operator $53,999 $4,499 $1,038 $25.96 Contract Machinist $53,313 $4,442 $1,025 $25.63 General Machinist $47,912 $3,992 $921 $23.03 Machinist Apprenticeship $41,951 $3,495 $806 $20.17

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Machine Assembler Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,307

Columbus

Ohio

$39,898

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How much does a Machine Assembler make?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Machine Assembler in the United States is $41,307 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.86 an hour. This is the equivalent of $794/week or $3,442/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $53,000 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Machine Assembler salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $45,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $49,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Machine Assembler varies greatly (by as much as 9500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Machine Assembler in your area makes on average $39,898 per year, or $1,409 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,307. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Machine Assembler salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Machine Assembler jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Machine Assembler Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Machine Assembler job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Watertown, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Watertown, MA, beats the national average by $7,922 (19.2%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $9,271 (22.4%) above the $41,307 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Machine Assembler appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and Santa Cruz, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Machine Assembler role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$50,578	$4,214	$972	$24.32
Sitka, AK	$49,762	$4,146	$956	$23.92
Watertown, MA	$49,229	$4,102	$946	$23.67
San Francisco, CA	$48,667	$4,055	$935	$23.40
Santa Clara, CA	$48,512	$4,042	$932	$23.32
Sunnyvale, CA	$48,480	$4,040	$932	$23.31
San Jose, CA	$48,411	$4,034	$930	$23.27
Daly City, CA	$47,862	$3,988	$920	$23.01
Morristown, NJ	$47,719	$3,976	$917	$22.94
Santa Cruz, CA	$47,696	$3,974	$917	$22.93

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Machine Assembler Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Machine Assembler category.

For example Precision Machinist jobs pay as much as $23,881 (57.8%) more than the average Machine Assembler salary of $41,307. If you're qualified, finding work as a Precision Machinist may help you make more money than that of the average Machine Assembler position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Precision Machinist	$65,188	$5,432	$1,253	$31.34
Multi Spindle Operator	$53,999	$4,499	$1,038	$25.96
Contract Machinist	$53,313	$4,442	$1,025	$25.63
General Machinist	$47,912	$3,992	$921	$23.03
Machinist Apprenticeship	$41,951	$3,495	$806	$20.17

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Infographic detailing Machine Assembler salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,307 per year or $19.86 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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