Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Occupational Description:
Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2025

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	100	16	$25.50/hr	$20.39/hr	$20.39/hr	$25.20/hr	$28.84/hr	$30.73/hr

Leading Industries for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing	90	$25.40/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	N/A	N/A

Other Regional Data for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	N/A	N/A	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	50	$28.84/hr	N/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	70	$28.84/hr	N/A
Minnesota	100	$25.20/hr	-6.3%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	6,790	$31.62/hr	3.7%
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	120	$21.91/hr	-11.1%
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	70	$25.71/hr	9.0%
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	13,500	$28.24/hr	3.2%
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	1,540	$35.95/hr	3.3%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2,190	$23.28/hr	5.3%
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	540	$28.64/hr	13.2%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5,570	$24.90/hr	-3.5%

Task for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Set and verify parts clearances.
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.