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: a Machinist I (0-1 years)earns $47,973, a Machine Assembler (1-3 years)earns $61,107, a Machinist III (3-5 years)earns $68,515, a Machinist IV (5-7 years)earns $76,501, a Machine Shop Production Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $68,522,

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 $63,782, California $63,540, Massachusetts $62,694. 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: $58,470; Assembler III: $49,806; Assembler II: $44,775; Assembler: $41,681; Assembler Machine Operator: $41,386.

Machine Assembler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Machine Assembler make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Machine Assembler in Rhode Island is $60,142 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,587
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,866 to $66,132
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,152

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Machine Assembler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,132	$5,511	$1,272	$32
Average	$60,142	$5,012	$1,157	$29
25th Percentile	$53,866	$4,489	$1,036	$26

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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): $47,973
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,107
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,515
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,501
Expert (over 8 years): $68,522

Levels	Salary
Machinist... Level Machine Assembler	$47,973
Machine A... Level Machine Assembler	$61,107
Machinist... Level Machine Assembler	$68,515
Machinist... Level Machine Assembler	$76,501
Machine S... Level Machine Assembler	$68,522

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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: $63,782.
California: $63,540.
Massachusetts: $62,694.

District of Columbia $63,782 California $63,540 Massachusetts $62,694 Washington $62,463 New Jersey $62,440 Alaska $62,359 Connecticut $61,564 New York $61,242

Hawaii $60,211 Rhode Island $59,727 Maryland $59,398 Minnesota $58,949 Colorado $58,776 Illinois $58,719 Oregon $58,500 Delaware $58,339

New Hampshire $58,237 Virginia $58,010 Pennsylvania $57,348 Nevada $57,014 North Dakota $56,904 Michigan $56,731 Wisconsin $56,668 Vermont $56,541

Texas $56,190 Maine $56,167 Arizona $56,132 Ohio $56,092 Georgia $55,562 Indiana $55,297 Wyoming $55,245 Utah $55,164

Iowa $55,130 Kansas $54,853 Louisiana $54,773 North Carolina $54,744 Missouri $54,732 Florida $54,508 Montana $54,387 Nebraska $54,271

Kentucky $54,208 South Carolina $53,978 Tennessee $53,834 Idaho $53,776 New Mexico $53,356 Oklahoma $53,263 Alabama $52,923 South Dakota $52,353

Arkansas $52,042 West Virginia $51,875 Mississippi $51,374

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:

Adamsville: $60,706
Albion: $59,698
Ashaway: $60,937

Adamsville, RI $60,706 Albion, RI $59,698 Ashaway, RI $60,937 Barrington, RI $59,698 Block Island, RI $60,620 Bradford, RI $60,896 Bristol, RI $59,640 Carolina, RI $60,401

Charlestown, RI $60,464 Chepachet, RI $59,583 Clayville, RI $59,640 Coventry, RI $59,583 West Greenwich, RI $59,542 East Greenwich, RI $59,623 Exeter, RI $60,896 Fiskeville, RI $59,698

Forestdale, RI $59,640 Foster, RI $59,542 Glendale, RI $59,542 Greene, RI $60,211 Greenville, RI $59,698 Harmony, RI $59,681 Harrisville, RI $59,583 Hope, RI $59,698

Hope Valley, RI $60,937 Hopkinton, RI $60,954 Jamestown, RI $60,343 Kenyon, RI $60,879 Little Compton, RI $60,683 Manville, RI $59,698 Mapleville, RI $59,542 Newport, RI $60,355

Middletown, RI $60,608 North Kingstown, RI $59,525 North Scituate, RI $59,681 Oakland, RI $59,600 Pascoag, RI $59,566 Pawtucket, RI $59,698 Central Falls, RI $59,698 Cumberland, RI $59,698

Lincoln, RI $59,698 Portsmouth, RI $60,113 Prudence Island, RI $59,583 Rockville, RI $60,954 Saunderstown, RI $60,378 Shannock, RI $60,862 Slatersville, RI $59,640 Slocum, RI $60,378

Tiverton, RI $60,723 Wakefield, RI $60,314 Kingston, RI $60,326 Narragansett, RI $60,337 Peace Dale, RI $60,314 Warren, RI $59,681 Warwick, RI $59,698 Westerly, RI $60,971

West Kingston, RI $60,361 West Warwick, RI $59,698 Wood River Junction, RI $60,896 Woonsocket, RI $59,640 North Smithfield, RI $59,681 Wyoming, RI $60,879 Providence, RI $59,698 Cranston, RI $59,698

North Providence, RI $59,698 East Providence, RI $59,698 Riverside, RI $59,698 Rumford, RI $59,698 Smithfield, RI $59,698 Johnston, RI $59,698

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.

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$53,866

Average $60,142/year

$66,132

$4,489

Average $5,012/month

$5,511

$1,036

Average $1,157/week

$1,272

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,132	$5,511	$1,272	$32
Average	$60,142	$5,012	$1,157	$29
25th Percentile	$53,866	$4,489	$1,036	$26

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