Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$46,120
- 25th Percentile — Junior$55,010
- 50th Percentile — Median$64,520
- 75th Percentile — Senior$78,780
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$95,170
The top 10% of Industrial Machinery Mechanics earn $95,170 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $46,120, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $83,870 | +22.5% |
| Hawaii | $82,700 | +20.8% |
| Wyoming | $81,310 | +18.8% |
| Alaska | $80,250 | +17.2% |
| Washington | $79,580 | +16.2% |
| Oregon | $76,810 | +12.2% |
| Illinois | $76,250 | +11.4% |
| California | $76,060 | +11.1% |
| Nevada | $75,900 | +10.9% |
| Colorado | $75,240 | +9.9% |
| New Jersey | $74,420 | +8.7% |
| Arizona | $74,230 | +8.4% |
| New York | $72,990 | +6.6% |
| Montana | $72,910 | +6.5% |
| Minnesota | $72,830 | +6.4% |
| Massachusetts | $72,660 | +6.1% |
| Connecticut | $72,230 | +5.5% |
| North Dakota | $72,140 | +5.4% |
| Utah | $71,920 | +5.1% |
| Delaware | $71,830 | +4.9% |
| Maine | $71,380 | +4.3% |
| Maryland | $71,280 | +4.1% |
| Missouri | $70,000 | +2.2% |
| Kansas | $69,200 | +1.1% |
| Wisconsin | $68,760 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $67,900 | -0.8% |
| Vermont | $67,380 | -1.6% |
| Virginia | $67,320 | -1.7% |
| New Hampshire | $67,280 | -1.7% |
| Michigan | $67,240 | -1.8% |
| Indiana | $67,220 | -1.8% |
| Tennessee | $66,880 | -2.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $66,700 | -2.6% |
| Iowa | $66,440 | -3.0% |
| Kentucky | $66,000 | -3.6% |
| Nebraska | $66,000 | -3.6% |
| Texas | $65,940 | -3.7% |
| Rhode Island | $65,870 | -3.8% |
| Oklahoma | $65,480 | -4.4% |
| Idaho | $65,270 | -4.7% |
| West Virginia | $65,130 | -4.9% |
| Alabama | $64,300 | -6.1% |
| South Carolina | $64,280 | -6.1% |
| Georgia | $63,930 | -6.6% |
| New Mexico | $63,550 | -7.2% |
| North Carolina | $63,540 | -7.2% |
| Louisiana | $62,800 | -8.3% |
| Florida | $62,690 | -8.4% |
| South Dakota | $62,610 | -8.5% |
| Mississippi | $61,510 | -10.2% |
| Arkansas | $61,020 | -10.9% |
What Factors Affect Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Industrial Machinery Mechanics is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: District of Columbia pays an average of $83,870, while Arkansas pays $61,020 — a gap of $22,850 per year.
The middle half of Industrial Machinery Mechanics earn between $55,010 and $78,780 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,120, while the top 10% earn more than $95,170.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics?
The average salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in the United States is $68,460 per year, with a median of $64,520.
What is the starting salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics?
Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics typically earn between $46,120 and $55,010 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Industrial Machinery Mechanics the most?
District of Columbia pays Industrial Machinery Mechanics the most at $83,870 per year on average, followed by Hawaii ($82,700) and Wyoming ($81,310).
How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $68,460, Industrial Machinery Mechanics earn approximately $32.91 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Industrial Machinery Mechanics a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 439,640 Industrial Machinery Mechanics jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $68,460 and a median of $64,520 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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