Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for industrial machinery mechanics in the U.S. is $64,520 ($31.02 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $64,520
- Mean annual wage
- $68,460
- Median hourly wage
- $31.02
- Employment
- 439,640
439,640 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,120 | $22.17 |
| 25th percentile | $55,010 | $26.45 |
| Median (50th) | $64,520 | $31.02 |
| 75th percentile | $78,780 | $37.88 |
| 90th percentile | $95,170 | $45.76 |
Highest-paying states for industrial machinery mechanics
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $87,670 | 200 |
| Wyoming | $78,320 | 2,010 |
| Nevada | $77,750 | 2,240 |
| Alaska | $77,390 | 860 |
| Hawaii | $77,330 | 910 |
| Washington | $77,220 | 10,710 |
| Illinois | $76,200 | 12,100 |
| Oregon | $75,670 | 7,070 |
| Colorado | $75,600 | 7,260 |
| Arizona | $74,790 | 5,020 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $57,760 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $59,760 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $60,260 median annual wage
- Florida: $60,650 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $60,670 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,590
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,860
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,010
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,770
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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