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Industrial Machinery Mechanic Salary

Industrial Machinery Mechanics earn a median $64,520 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

U.S. median
$64,520
$31.02 per hour
Range
$46,120 – $95,170
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
439,640
across the U.S.
▲1.2%
Pay trend: The median for industrial machinery mechanics in the U.S. rose from $63,760 (May 2024) to $64,520 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.2%.

What industrial machinery mechanics do

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
+17.8% (much faster than average)
Openings per year
44,400
Self-employed
1%

Employment of industrial machinery mechanics is projected to grow 17.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 44,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Industrial Machinery Mechanic take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$54,022
per year · effective tax rate 16.3%
$4,502Monthly
$2,251Twice a month
$2,078Every 2 weeks
$25.97Hourly
  • Federal income tax$5,562
  • Social Security (6.2%)$4,000
  • Medicare (1.45%)$936
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$54,022

Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$46,120$22.17$39,237
25th percentile$55,010$26.45$46,381
Median (50th)$64,520$31.02$54,022
75th percentile$78,780$37.88$64,252
90th percentile (top earners)$95,170$45.75$75,782

Best cities for industrial machinery mechanics (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Wichita, KS$83,540$63,739$71,6602,470
2St. Louis, MO$76,780$60,173$63,2822,610
3Nashville, TN$70,030$58,096$60,3043,320
4Cincinnati, OH$70,640$57,365$60,1505,150
5Columbus, OH$70,410$57,210$59,9252,670
6Kansas City, MO$68,770$54,915$59,3402,520
7Milwaukee, WI$72,680$57,489$59,3053,280
8Phoenix, AZ$75,850$60,503$58,5613,720
9Seattle, WA$79,920$65,054$58,5374,600
10San Francisco, CA$90,580$67,181$58,1092,550
11Denver, CO$76,990$60,313$57,0173,440
12Chicago, IL$75,800$58,548$56,5168,710
13Indianapolis, IN$66,860$53,923$56,3483,350
14Detroit, MI$71,100$56,078$55,9116,520
15Cleveland, OH$63,500$52,238$55,6184,300
16Minneapolis, MN$74,800$57,889$55,2263,800
17Portland, OR$78,710$58,145$55,1554,830
18Philadelphia, PA$70,340$56,155$54,7565,500
19Charlotte, NC$65,530$52,727$54,1644,690
20Louisville, KY$62,590$50,398$54,1483,170
21San Antonio, TX$60,760$51,001$53,8462,950
22Boston, MA$75,200$58,193$53,7504,060
23Houston, TX$63,180$52,945$53,68118,360
24Austin, TX$62,660$52,527$53,5632,940
25Birmingham, AL$61,860$49,057$53,5293,260

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
District of Columbia $87,670+2.7%$66,022 $54,310 – $106,200200
Wyoming $78,320+5.1%$63,928 $50,960 – $114,8302,010
Nevada $77,750+3.0%$63,527 $59,450 – $96,1502,240
Alaska $77,390−10.6%$63,274 $47,360 – $109,160860
Hawaii $77,330−3.6%$58,885 $50,960 – $117,520910
Washington $77,220+2.7%$63,154 $49,450 – $112,41010,710
Illinois $76,200+14.1%$58,810 $49,230 – $102,59012,100
Oregon $75,670+5.9%$56,272 $53,290 – $99,4707,070
Colorado $75,600+2.5%$59,397 $50,470 – $101,5907,260
Arizona $74,790+15.3%$59,784 $51,240 – $100,8105,020
New Jersey $74,760+2.4%$58,841 $48,680 – $99,4408,380
California $74,400+0.8%$57,463 $47,880 – $107,70026,830
Massachusetts $72,840+3.3%$56,651 $49,230 – $98,3506,130
Maine $72,310+10.9%$56,001 $51,160 – $94,0601,190
Minnesota $71,960+5.6%$56,084 $52,040 – $97,6006,510
Maryland $71,870+12.2%$56,340 $47,620 – $96,4502,880
Utah $70,720+1.5%$56,365 $47,870 – $102,8004,040
Connecticut $69,950−4.9%$55,768 $47,310 – $101,4902,360
New York $69,740+4.1%$54,723 $47,820 – $101,36012,740
Missouri $67,390+10.0%$54,009 $45,190 – $104,1105,420
Delaware $67,320+2.7%$53,088 $49,410 – $102,610890
Montana $67,250−3.8%$53,702 $48,730 – $105,930820
Wisconsin $66,620+3.3%$53,547 $49,360 – $88,79013,870
North Dakota $65,990+1.4%$55,175 $51,210 – $104,3502,560
Kansas $65,830−6.2%$52,201 $45,910 – $90,6407,700
Ohio $65,130+2.3%$53,503 $47,580 – $91,54021,950
Tennessee $65,010+3.5%$54,416 $45,530 – $88,61012,850
Rhode Island $64,770+1.4%$52,411 $48,970 – $82,9801,070
Kentucky $64,560+0.8%$51,912 $46,050 – $85,32011,540
Iowa $64,400−1.1%$52,130 $47,770 – $82,7806,050
Michigan $64,250+1.9%$51,325 $47,080 – $91,27017,310
New Hampshire $64,150+4.5%$53,725 $46,630 – $91,8501,950
Nebraska $64,110+1.6%$51,655 $49,130 – $83,3202,880
Virginia $64,020+1.7%$50,753 $46,060 – $92,2109,470
Indiana $63,950−2.6%$51,707 $47,860 – $87,30014,960
Pennsylvania $63,840+0.0%$51,516 $47,510 – $84,62022,160
Vermont $63,180+1.1%$51,235 $50,170 – $86,210700
Idaho $62,860+0.5%$50,465 $47,270 – $90,5802,750
North Carolina $62,430+2.6%$50,360 $43,550 – $81,97015,720
South Carolina $62,330+1.7%$49,679 $45,060 – $83,0509,890
Texas $61,930+0.6%$51,941 $41,580 – $95,77056,950
Alabama $61,920+2.5%$49,102 $42,940 – $91,84017,850
West Virginia $61,710+0.5%$49,723 $44,860 – $93,7303,150
South Dakota $61,560+3.1%$51,643 $48,510 – $77,6801,230
Oklahoma $61,540−1.6%$49,404 $46,210 – $90,7006,250
Georgia $61,130+1.7%$48,748 $44,730 – $83,89014,230
New Mexico $60,670+2.1%$49,243 $41,290 – $84,4802,780
Florida $60,650+0.5%$50,912 $43,470 – $84,00017,120
Louisiana $60,260−5.6%$49,177 $37,790 – $88,4907,410
Arkansas $59,760+2.3%$48,079 $39,180 – $81,0206,270
Mississippi $57,760+0.9%$47,012 $38,880 – $86,9304,460

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Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60,850High school diploma or equivalent-1.9%
Wind Turbine Service Technician$64,120Postsecondary nondegree award+29.5%
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Watch and Clock Repairer$67,230High school diploma or equivalent-0.3%
Medical Equipment Repairer$61,660Associate's degree+12.6%
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,010Postsecondary nondegree award+10.9%
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$68,990High school diploma or equivalent+2.5%
Commercial Diver$72,990Postsecondary nondegree award+4.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a industrial machinery mechanic make?

The national median salary for industrial machinery mechanics is $64,520 a year ($31.02 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,120 and the top 10% earn over $95,170. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays industrial machinery mechanics the most?

District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $87,670. After taxes and local prices, Wichita, KS offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many industrial machinery mechanics are there in the U.S.?

About 439,640 people work as industrial machinery mechanics nationwide.

All 37 cities