Industrial machinery mechanics salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,120 | $22.17 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,520 | $31.02 |
| Mean (average) | $68,460 | $32.91 |
| 90th percentile | $95,170 | $45.76 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Industrial machinery mechanics pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 53 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,920 | $42,940 | $91,840 | 17,850 | 2.99 |
| Alaska | $77,390 | $47,360 | $109,160 | 860 | 0.93 |
| Arizona | $74,790 | $51,240 | $100,810 | 5,020 | 0.55 |
| Arkansas | $59,760 | $39,180 | $81,020 | 6,270 | 1.7 |
| California | $74,400 | $47,880 | $107,700 | 26,830 | 0.52 |
| Colorado | $75,600 | $50,470 | $101,590 | 7,260 | 0.89 |
| Connecticut | $69,950 | $47,310 | $101,490 | 2,360 | 0.49 |
| Delaware | $67,320 | $49,410 | $102,610 | 890 | 0.65 |
| District of Columbia | $87,670 | $54,310 | $106,200 | 200 | 0.1 |
| Florida | $60,650 | $43,470 | $84,000 | 17,120 | 0.61 |
| Georgia | $61,130 | $44,730 | $83,890 | 14,230 | 1.03 |
| Guam | Data unavailable | 120 | 0.65 | ||
| Hawaii | $77,330 | $50,960 | $117,520 | 910 | 0.52 |
| Idaho | $62,860 | $47,270 | $90,580 | 2,750 | 1.13 |
| Illinois | $76,200 | $49,230 | $102,590 | 12,100 | 0.7 |
| Indiana | $63,950 | $47,860 | $87,300 | 14,960 | 1.65 |
| Iowa | $64,400 | $47,770 | $82,780 | 6,050 | 1.37 |
| Kansas | $65,830 | $45,910 | $90,640 | 7,700 | 1.89 |
| Kentucky | $64,560 | $46,050 | $85,320 | 11,540 | 2.04 |
| Louisiana | $60,260 | $37,790 | $88,490 | 7,410 | 1.35 |
| Maine | $72,310 | $51,160 | $94,060 | 1,190 | 0.66 |
| Maryland | $71,870 | $47,620 | $96,450 | 2,880 | 0.37 |
| Massachusetts | $72,840 | $49,230 | $98,350 | 6,130 | 0.6 |
| Michigan | $64,250 | $47,080 | $91,270 | 17,310 | 1.39 |
| Minnesota | $71,960 | $52,040 | $97,600 | 6,510 | 0.78 |
| Mississippi | $57,760 | $38,880 | $86,930 | 4,460 | 1.36 |
| Missouri | $67,390 | $45,190 | $104,110 | 5,420 | 0.65 |
| Montana | $67,250 | $48,730 | $105,930 | 820 | 0.57 |
| Nebraska | $64,110 | $49,130 | $83,320 | 2,880 | 1 |
| Nevada | $77,750 | $59,450 | $96,150 | 2,240 | 0.51 |
| New Hampshire | $64,150 | $46,630 | $91,850 | 1,950 | 1.01 |
| New Jersey | $74,760 | $48,680 | $99,440 | 8,380 | 0.69 |
| New Mexico | $60,670 | $41,290 | $84,480 | 2,780 | 1.13 |
| New York | $69,740 | $47,820 | $101,360 | 12,740 | 0.47 |
| North Carolina | $62,430 | $43,550 | $81,970 | 15,720 | 1.13 |
| North Dakota | $65,990 | $51,210 | $104,350 | 2,560 | 2.11 |
| Ohio | $65,130 | $47,580 | $91,540 | 21,950 | 1.4 |
| Oklahoma | $61,540 | $46,210 | $90,700 | 6,250 | 1.29 |
| Oregon | $75,670 | $53,290 | $99,470 | 7,070 | 1.27 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,840 | $47,510 | $84,620 | 22,160 | 1.29 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,450 | $25,560 | $58,000 | 2,940 | 1.11 |
| Rhode Island | $64,770 | $48,970 | $82,980 | 1,070 | 0.76 |
| South Carolina | $62,330 | $45,060 | $83,050 | 9,890 | 1.52 |
| South Dakota | $61,560 | $48,510 | $77,680 | 1,230 | 0.95 |
| Tennessee | $65,010 | $45,530 | $88,610 | 12,850 | 1.39 |
| Texas | $61,930 | $41,580 | $95,770 | 56,950 | 1.43 |
| Utah | $70,720 | $47,870 | $102,800 | 4,040 | 0.82 |
| Vermont | $63,180 | $50,170 | $86,210 | 700 | 0.81 |
| Virginia | $64,020 | $46,060 | $92,210 | 9,470 | 0.82 |
| Washington | $77,220 | $49,450 | $112,410 | 10,710 | 1.07 |
| West Virginia | $61,710 | $44,860 | $93,730 | 3,150 | 1.59 |
| Wisconsin | $66,620 | $49,360 | $88,790 | 13,870 | 1.67 |
| Wyoming | $78,320 | $50,960 | $114,830 | 2,010 | 2.53 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for industrial machinery mechanics
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 44,400. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.3%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for industrial machinery mechanics
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician CIP 47.0303
- Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0701
- Hydroelectric Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0705
- Geothermal Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0706
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Record repairs and maintenance performed.
- Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Extranet Machine Tools Suite
- Inventory tracking software
- KEYENCE PLC Ladder Logic
- Maintenance management software
- Maintenance planning and control software
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Quality Control Analysis.
Common job titles: Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Loom Fixer, Loom Technician, Machine Adjuster, Machine Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Mechanic, Overhauler, Sewing Machine Mechanic.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make?
The national median annual wage for industrial machinery mechanics was $64,520 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $46,120 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $95,170. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do industrial machinery mechanics need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and long-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is industrial machinery mechanics a growing career?
BLS projects employment of industrial machinery mechanics to change +17.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 44,400 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay industrial machinery mechanics the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were District of Columbia ($87,670), Wyoming ($78,320), Nevada ($77,750). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.