What are the main factors that influence a Machine Assembler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Machine Assembler's salary?

A Machine Assembler's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,873 for beginners, reaching about $60,271 at mid-level, and approach $63,061 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Assembler?

Machine Assembler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Assembler roles are District of Columbia $63,946, California $63,703, Massachusetts $62,854. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Assembler roles make?

Salaries for Machine Assembler level roles vary by specialization: Assembler IV: $58,480; Assembler III: $49,807; Assembler II: $44,775; Assembler Machine Operator: $41,959; Assembler: $41,391.

Machine Assembler Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Assembler make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Assembler in Delaware is $58,488 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Machine Assembler's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,711
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,163 to $64,363
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,404

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Machine Assembler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,363	$5,364	$1,238	$31
Average	$58,488	$4,874	$1,125	$28
25th Percentile	$52,163	$4,347	$1,003	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Assembler Salaries

A Machine Assembler's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Machine Assembler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Assembler's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,873
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,049
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,271
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,875
Expert (over 8 years): $63,061

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Assembler	$57,873
Intermediate Level Machine Assembler	$58,049
Senior Level Machine Assembler	$60,271
Specialist Level Machine Assembler	$62,875
Expert Level Machine Assembler	$63,061

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How Do Machine Assembler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Machine Assemblers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,946.
California: $63,703.
Massachusetts: $62,854.

District of Columbia $63,946 California $63,703 Massachusetts $62,854 Washington $62,623 New Jersey $62,600 Alaska $62,519 Connecticut $61,722 New York $61,399

Hawaii $60,365 Rhode Island $59,880 Maryland $59,551 Minnesota $59,100 Colorado $58,927 Illinois $58,869 Oregon $58,650 Delaware $58,488

New Hampshire $58,387 Virginia $58,159 Pennsylvania $57,495 Nevada $57,160 North Dakota $57,050 Michigan $56,877 Wisconsin $56,813 Vermont $56,686

Texas $56,334 Maine $56,311 Arizona $56,276 Ohio $56,236 Georgia $55,704 Indiana $55,439 Wyoming $55,387 Utah $55,306

Iowa $55,271 Kansas $54,994 Louisiana $54,913 North Carolina $54,884 Missouri $54,873 Florida $54,647 Montana $54,526 Nebraska $54,411

Kentucky $54,347 South Carolina $54,116 Tennessee $53,972 Idaho $53,914 New Mexico $53,492 Oklahoma $53,400 Alabama $53,059 South Dakota $52,487

Arkansas $52,176 West Virginia $52,008 Mississippi $51,506

Top Paying Cities for Machine Assemblers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $60,533
Little Creek: $59,972
Magnolia: $60,221

Lincoln, DE $60,533 Little Creek, DE $59,972 Magnolia, DE $60,221 Milford, DE $60,533 Marydel, DE $59,747 Millsboro, DE $60,533 Millville, DE $60,937 Milton, DE $60,533

Nassau, DE $60,533 Ocean View, DE $60,937 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,937 Seaford, DE $59,897 Selbyville, DE $60,937 Smyrna, DE $59,678 Viola, DE $60,221 Woodside, DE $60,048

Bear, DE $59,239 Newark, DE $59,262 Claymont, DE $59,308 Delaware City, DE $59,262 Hockessin, DE $59,308 Kirkwood, DE $59,262 Middletown, DE $59,557 Montchanin, DE $59,308

New Castle, DE $59,308 Odessa, DE $59,638 Port Penn, DE $59,100 Rockland, DE $59,308 Saint Georges, DE $59,262 Townsend, DE $59,551 Winterthur, DE $59,308 Lewes, DE $60,533

Wilmington, DE $59,308 Dover, DE $59,944 Dover Afb, DE $60,082 Bethany Beach, DE $60,937 Bethel, DE $59,897 Bridgeville, DE $60,533 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,007 Cheswold, DE $59,805

Clayton, DE $59,655 Dagsboro, DE $60,937 Delmar, DE $59,897 Ellendale, DE $60,533 Felton, DE $60,533 Fenwick Island, DE $60,937 Frankford, DE $60,937 Frederica, DE $60,533

Georgetown, DE $60,533 Greenwood, DE $60,533 Harbeson, DE $60,533 Harrington, DE $60,533 Hartly, DE $59,626 Houston, DE $60,533 Kenton, DE $59,655 Laurel, DE $59,897

Yorklyn, DE $59,308

Machine Assembler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Assembler's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$52,163

Average $58,488/year

$64,363

$4,347

Average $4,874/month

$5,364

$1,003

Average $1,125/week

$1,238

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,363	$5,364	$1,238	$31
Average	$58,488	$4,874	$1,125	$28
25th Percentile	$52,163	$4,347	$1,003	$25

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