Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for industrial machinery mechanics in the United States was $64,520 ($31.02 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,120 | $22.17 |
| 25th | $55,010 | $26.45 |
| Median | $64,520 | $31.02 |
| 75th | $78,780 | $37.88 |
| 90th | $95,170 | $45.76 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9041
- Total U.S. employment: 439,640
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 439,640 industrial machinery mechanics are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
The mean wage of $68,460 sits 6.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,920 | $29.77 | -4.0% | 17,850 |
| Alaska | $77,390 | $37.21 | +19.9% | 860 |
| Arizona | $74,790 | $35.96 | +15.9% | 5,020 |
| Arkansas | $59,760 | $28.73 | -7.4% | 6,270 |
| California | $74,400 | $35.77 | +15.3% | 26,830 |
| Colorado | $75,600 | $36.35 | +17.2% | 7,260 |
| Connecticut | $69,950 | $33.63 | +8.4% | 2,360 |
| Delaware | $67,320 | $32.37 | +4.3% | 890 |
| District of Columbia | $87,670 | $42.15 | +35.9% | 200 |
| Florida | $60,650 | $29.16 | -6.0% | 17,120 |
| Georgia | $61,130 | $29.39 | -5.3% | 14,230 |
| Hawaii | $77,330 | $37.18 | +19.9% | 910 |
| Idaho | $62,860 | $30.22 | -2.6% | 2,750 |
| Illinois | $76,200 | $36.63 | +18.1% | 12,100 |
| Indiana | $63,950 | $30.74 | -0.9% | 14,960 |
| Iowa | $64,400 | $30.96 | -0.2% | 6,050 |
| Kansas | $65,830 | $31.65 | +2.0% | 7,700 |
| Kentucky | $64,560 | $31.04 | +0.1% | 11,540 |
| Louisiana | $60,260 | $28.97 | -6.6% | 7,410 |
| Maine | $72,310 | $34.77 | +12.1% | 1,190 |
| Maryland | $71,870 | $34.55 | +11.4% | 2,880 |
| Massachusetts | $72,840 | $35.02 | +12.9% | 6,130 |
| Michigan | $64,250 | $30.89 | -0.4% | 17,310 |
| Minnesota | $71,960 | $34.60 | +11.5% | 6,510 |
| Mississippi | $57,760 | $27.77 | -10.5% | 4,460 |
| Missouri | $67,390 | $32.40 | +4.4% | 5,420 |
| Montana | $67,250 | $32.33 | +4.2% | 820 |
| Nebraska | $64,110 | $30.82 | -0.6% | 2,880 |
| Nevada | $77,750 | $37.38 | +20.5% | 2,240 |
| New Hampshire | $64,150 | $30.84 | -0.6% | 1,950 |
| New Jersey | $74,760 | $35.94 | +15.9% | 8,380 |
| New Mexico | $60,670 | $29.17 | -6.0% | 2,780 |
| New York | $69,740 | $33.53 | +8.1% | 12,740 |
| North Carolina | $62,430 | $30.02 | -3.2% | 15,720 |
| North Dakota | $65,990 | $31.72 | +2.3% | 2,560 |
| Ohio | $65,130 | $31.31 | +0.9% | 21,950 |
| Oklahoma | $61,540 | $29.59 | -4.6% | 6,250 |
| Oregon | $75,670 | $36.38 | +17.3% | 7,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,840 | $30.69 | -1.1% | 22,160 |
| Rhode Island | $64,770 | $31.14 | +0.4% | 1,070 |
| South Carolina | $62,330 | $29.96 | -3.4% | 9,890 |
| South Dakota | $61,560 | $29.60 | -4.6% | 1,230 |
| Tennessee | $65,010 | $31.26 | +0.8% | 12,850 |
| Texas | $61,930 | $29.78 | -4.0% | 56,950 |
| Utah | $70,720 | $34.00 | +9.6% | 4,040 |
| Vermont | $63,180 | $30.37 | -2.1% | 700 |
| Virginia | $64,020 | $30.78 | -0.8% | 9,470 |
| Washington | $77,220 | $37.12 | +19.7% | 10,710 |
| West Virginia | $61,710 | $29.67 | -4.4% | 3,150 |
| Wisconsin | $66,620 | $32.03 | +3.3% | 13,870 |
| Wyoming | $78,320 | $37.66 | +21.4% | 2,010 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for industrial machinery mechanics?
The median annual wage for industrial machinery mechanics is $64,520 ($31.02 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays industrial machinery mechanics the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many industrial machinery mechanics are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 439,640 industrial machinery mechanics employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $31.02. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.