Industrial Machinery Mechanic Salaries & Wage Percentiles
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
National Wage Percentile Spectrum
Empirical distribution from entry-level apprentice (10th percentile) to senior principal / master tier (90th percentile).
Nationwide State Salary Rankings
State-by-state empirical labor compensation benchmarked against local cost of living and purchasing power.
| Rank | State | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | CoL Adjusted Real Wage | Total Employed | Top Metro in State | CoL Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska AK | $85,025 | $40.88/hr | $69,182 | 280 | Fairbanks-College, AK | 122.9 |
| #2 | Hawaii HI | $78,830 | $37.90/hr | $48,480 | 790 | Urban Honolulu, HI | 162.6 |
| #3 | Washington WA | $76,996 | $37.02/hr | $68,259 | 8,770 | Longview-Kelso, WA | 112.8 |
| #4 | Nevada NV | $76,233 | $36.65/hr | $69,938 | 1,880 | Reno, NV | 109.0 |
| #5 | District of Columbia DC | $74,720 | $35.92/hr | $47,023 | 2,060 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 158.9 |
| #6 | Connecticut CT | $73,886 | $35.52/hr | $58,500 | 2,160 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | 126.3 |
| #7 | Colorado CO | $73,521 | $35.35/hr | $62,731 | 6,440 | Colorado Springs, CO | 117.2 |
| #8 | California CA | $73,417 | $35.30/hr | $50,182 | 25,550 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 146.3 |
Top Metropolitan Areas for Maximum Earnings
High-yield metros commanding premier compensation, rent affordability, and living wage coverage.
Career Ladder & Progression Stages
Typical milestones from entry level to senior roles.
Preventive maintenance, hand and power tools, OSHA industrial safety
Hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical blueprint interpretation, alignment
PLC diagnostics, predictive vibration analysis, precision overhaul
Plant maintenance schedules, shutdown management, spare parts inventory
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Industrial Machinery Mechanic: Career Ladder, Industry Hub & Regional Parity
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Living Cost & Tax Parity
Occupational Labor Economics & Frequently Asked Questions
Explore national wage percentiles (10th to 90th), top-paying metropolitan areas, and career ladder progression for Industrial Machinery Mechanic. Official 2026 economic data for Industrial Machinery Mechanic compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.
Quick answers
National compensation benchmarks for Industrial Machinery Mechanic range across the 10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentiles based on BLS OEWS labor market statistics.
Industrial Machinery Mechanic: Where the Pay Is Highest
The national median for Industrial Machinery Mechanic is $64,520 per year ($31.02/hour). BLS OEWS publishes this occupation in 391 metropolitan areas, where median pay ranges from $39,610 in Arecibo, PR to $96,950 in Longview-Kelso, WA.
Top-paying metropolitan areas for Industrial Machinery Mechanic
| Metropolitan area | Median annual wage | Vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $96,950 | +50.3% |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $93,670 | +45.2% |
| Kokomo, IN | $91,470 | +41.8% |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $91,330 | +41.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90,580 | +40.4% |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $89,830 | +39.2% |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $89,620 | +38.9% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,620 | +31.2% |
| Wichita, KS | $83,540 | +29.5% |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $83,380 | +29.2% |
| Great Falls, MT | $82,620 | +28.1% |
| Napa, CA | $81,320 | +26.0% |