Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary
In Toledo, OH, engine and other machine assemblers earn $75,770 at the median, or about $36.43 an hour. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.45), which stretches that salary to about $82,854 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,076/month, or 21.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $76K get you in Toledo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Toledo’s Regional Price Parity (91.45). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Toledo
Toledo sits well above the national pay line for engine and other machine assemblers, local pay runs about 41% higher than the U.S. median of $54K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,076/month, 21.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Toledo offers a genuinely strong financial position for engine and other machine assemblerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for engine and other machine assemblers in metros near Toledo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $76K | $83K |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $65K | $65K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $54K | $56K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $80K | $84K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Toledo, OH
Entry-level engine and other machine assemblers (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $20 spread from bottom to top.
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $75K | +39% | 3,430 |
| Washington | $73K | +36% | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $70K | +31% | 160 |
| Oregon | $63K | +18% | 110 |
| Connecticut | $61K | +14% | 170 |
| Michigan | $61K | +13% | 5,030 |
| Minnesota | $59K | +10% | 270 |
| Arkansas | $55K | +2% | 70 |
| Idaho | $54K | +1% | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $54K | +1% | 860 |
| Arizona | $54K | +1% | 80 |
| Florida | $53K | -2% | 800 |
| Pennsylvania | $52K | -3% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $51K | -5% | 140 |
| Illinois | $50K | -8% | 650 |
| Nebraska | $50K | -8% | 110 |
| Utah | $49K | -9% | 150 |
| Texas | $47K | -12% | 490 |
| South Carolina | $47K | -13% | 1,960 |
| Massachusetts | $47K | -13% | 500 |
| Tennessee | $47K | -13% | 430 |
| California | $47K | -13% | 1,170 |
| Missouri | $47K | -13% | 1,020 |
| Mississippi | $47K | -13% | 580 |
| New York | $46K | -13% | 1,330 |
| Colorado | $46K | -14% | N/A |
| Iowa | $46K | -14% | 60 |
| South Dakota | $46K | -14% | 550 |
| North Carolina | $46K | -15% | 2,750 |
| Oklahoma | $45K | -16% | 130 |
| Kansas | $43K | -21% | N/A |
| Kentucky | $42K | -23% | 1,180 |
| Maryland | $39K | -27% | 90 |
| Georgia | $39K | -28% | 410 |
| Virginia | $36K | -33% | 570 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a engine and other machine assembler afford a 2BR apartment alone in Toledo?
Yes — at the median salary of $76K, rent takes 21.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,076/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for engine and other machine assemblers in Toledo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new engine and other machine assemblers typically earn — is $76K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,545/month. At HUD’s $1,076/month FMR, rent would take 24% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is engine and other machine assembler a high-paying job in Toledo?
Local pay is 41% above the national median — $76K here vs. $54K nationally.
How does Toledo compare to the national average for engine and other machine assemblers?
Toledo pays $76K median vs. the U.S. average of $54K — that’s +41%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do engine and other machine assemblers make in Toledo, OH?
The median is $75,770 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,750, and experienced engine and other machine assemblers can clear $75,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Toledo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,025/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,076/month, which eats 21.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a engine and other machine assemblers salary go in Toledo?
Toledo has a Regional Price Parity of 91.45 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median engine and other machine assemblers salary is worth about $82,854 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do engine and other machine assemblers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.