Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for industrial machinery mechanicss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $68,460 ≈ $33/hr
National median salary $64,520
Total employment 439,640 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +16.1%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 45,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 439,600 → 510,300 (+70,700)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$83,870
- Hawaii$82,700
- Wyoming$81,310
- Alaska$80,250
- Washington$79,580
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$61,020
- Mississippi$61,510
- South Dakota$62,610
- Florida$62,690
- Louisiana$62,800
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $83,870 | $87,670 | $40 | +22.5% | 200 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $82,700 | $77,330 | $40 | +20.8% | 910 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $81,310 | $78,320 | $39 | +18.8% | 2,010 |
| 4 | Alaska | $80,250 | $77,390 | $39 | +17.2% | 860 |
| 5 | Washington | $79,580 | $77,220 | $38 | +16.2% | 10,710 |
| 6 | Oregon | $76,810 | $75,670 | $37 | +12.2% | 7,070 |
| 7 | Illinois | $76,250 | $76,200 | $37 | +11.4% | 12,100 |
| 8 | California | $76,060 | $74,400 | $37 | +11.1% | 26,830 |
| 9 | Nevada | $75,900 | $77,750 | $36 | +10.9% | 2,240 |
| 10 | Colorado | $75,240 | $75,600 | $36 | +9.9% | 7,260 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $74,420 | $74,760 | $36 | +8.7% | 8,380 |
| 12 | Arizona | $74,230 | $74,790 | $36 | +8.4% | 5,020 |
| 13 | New York | $72,990 | $69,740 | $35 | +6.6% | 12,740 |
| 14 | Montana | $72,910 | $67,250 | $35 | +6.5% | 820 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $72,830 | $71,960 | $35 | +6.4% | 6,510 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $72,660 | $72,840 | $35 | +6.1% | 6,130 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $72,230 | $69,950 | $35 | +5.5% | 2,360 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $72,140 | $65,990 | $35 | +5.4% | 2,560 |
| 19 | Utah | $71,920 | $70,720 | $35 | +5.1% | 4,040 |
| 20 | Delaware | $71,830 | $67,320 | $35 | +4.9% | 890 |
| 21 | Maine | $71,380 | $72,310 | $34 | +4.3% | 1,190 |
| 22 | Maryland | $71,280 | $71,870 | $34 | +4.1% | 2,880 |
| 23 | Missouri | $70,000 | $67,390 | $34 | +2.2% | 5,420 |
| 24 | Kansas | $69,200 | $65,830 | $33 | +1.1% | 7,700 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $68,760 | $66,620 | $33 | +0.4% | 13,870 |
| 26 | Ohio | $67,900 | $65,130 | $33 | -0.8% | 21,950 |
| 27 | Vermont | $67,380 | $63,180 | $32 | -1.6% | 700 |
| 28 | Virginia | $67,320 | $64,020 | $32 | -1.7% | 9,470 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $67,280 | $64,150 | $32 | -1.7% | 1,950 |
| 30 | Michigan | $67,240 | $64,250 | $32 | -1.8% | 17,310 |
| 31 | Indiana | $67,220 | $63,950 | $32 | -1.8% | 14,960 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $66,880 | $65,010 | $32 | -2.3% | 12,850 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $66,700 | $63,840 | $32 | -2.6% | 22,160 |
| 34 | Iowa | $66,440 | $64,400 | $32 | -3% | 6,050 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $66,000 | $64,560 | $32 | -3.6% | 11,540 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $66,000 | $64,110 | $32 | -3.6% | 2,880 |
| 37 | Texas | $65,940 | $61,930 | $32 | -3.7% | 56,950 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $65,870 | $64,770 | $32 | -3.8% | 1,070 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $65,480 | $61,540 | $31 | -4.4% | 6,250 |
| 40 | Idaho | $65,270 | $62,860 | $31 | -4.7% | 2,750 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $65,130 | $61,710 | $31 | -4.9% | 3,150 |
| 42 | Alabama | $64,300 | $61,920 | $31 | -6.1% | 17,850 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $64,280 | $62,330 | $31 | -6.1% | 9,890 |
| 44 | Georgia | $63,930 | $61,130 | $31 | -6.6% | 14,230 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $63,550 | $60,670 | $31 | -7.2% | 2,780 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $63,540 | $62,430 | $31 | -7.2% | 15,720 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $62,800 | $60,260 | $30 | -8.3% | 7,410 |
| 48 | Florida | $62,690 | $60,650 | $30 | -8.4% | 17,120 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $62,610 | $61,560 | $30 | -8.5% | 1,230 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $61,510 | $57,760 | $30 | -10.2% | 4,460 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $61,020 | $59,760 | $29 | -10.9% | 6,270 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 519 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $96,950 | $85,240 | 560 |
| 2 | Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $93,670 | $83,880 | 200 |
| 3 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $91,760 | $86,840 | 740 |
| 4 | Kokomo, IN | $91,470 | $79,900 | 240 |
| 5 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $91,330 | $86,340 | 130 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90,580 | $92,050 | 2,550 |
| 7 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $89,830 | $90,930 | 230 |
| 8 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $89,620 | $85,400 | 300 |
| 9 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $88,240 | $92,140 | 230 |
| 10 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,620 | $87,520 | 920 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing industrial machinery mechanicss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $107,890 | $107,610 | 900 |
| 2 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $105,670 | $103,310 | 1,890 |
| 3 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $104,930 | $95,810 | 290 |
| 4 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $104,880 | $102,460 | 250 |
| 5 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $103,190 | $97,260 | 5,810 |
| 6 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $101,610 | $99,960 | 650 |
| 7 | Utilities | $97,900 | $92,130 | 10,100 |
| 8 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $97,900 | $92,130 | 10,100 |
| 9 | Other Pipeline Transportation | $97,790 | $91,570 | 310 |
| 10 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $97,520 | $93,530 | 200 |
| 11 | Natural Gas Distribution | $96,050 | $90,950 | 3,270 |
| 12 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $94,200 | $93,160 | 4,560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make in the U.S.?
The median industrial machinery mechanics salary in the United States is $64,520 per year (mean $68,460), and about 80% earn between $46,120 and $95,170.
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,460 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays industrial machinery mechanics the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for industrial machinery mechanics at $83,870 per year (median $87,670).
What is the job outlook for industrial machinery mechanics?
Employment is projected to change +16.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 45,700 openings per year.