Wages
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Pay in the US in 2026: Wages in All 50 States
Updated October 31, 2026
In the United States, the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041) is $31.02 an hour (BLS, data from May 2025). Pay depends on the state and the metro area. The tables below give hourly and yearly wages for every state and DC, and hourly wages for the metro areas with the most industrial machinery mechanics.
What do industrial machinery mechanics earn in the US?
The first table gives the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) hourly wages for industrial machinery mechanics across the United States, beside the wages for millwrights. The yearly table after it gives yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics. Half of these mechanics earn more than the median, and half earn less.
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Industrial machinery mechanic and millwright wages across the United States
Hourly, US dollars · United States · Data from May 2025
Yearly industrial machinery mechanic pay across the United States
How does this pay compare with millwright pay?
BLS counts industrial machinery mechanics and millwrights as two occupations, so the first table gives both. To compare them, read the two rows side by side. For millwright pay by state and metro area, see the millwright pay guide.
Which states pay industrial machinery mechanics the most?
In the state table, District of Columbia has the highest median, and Mississippi has the lowest. The table also gives the 10th and 90th percentiles for each state, beside the median. The yearly table after it gives the same states in yearly pay.
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Industrial machinery mechanic wages in all 50 states and DC
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041) · Hourly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | 10th percentile | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20.64[1] | $29.77[1] | $44.16[1] |
| Alaska | $22.77[1] | $37.21[1] | $52.48[1] |
| Arizona | $24.64[1] | $35.96[1] | $48.47[1] |
| Arkansas | $18.84[1] | $28.73[1] | $38.95[1] |
| California | $23.02[1] | $35.77[1] | $51.78[1] |
| Colorado | $24.26[1] | $36.35[1] | $48.84[1] |
| Connecticut | $22.75[1] | $33.63[1] | $48.80[1] |
| Delaware | $23.76[1] | $32.37[1] | $49.33[1] |
| District of Columbia | $26.11[1] | $42.15[1] | $51.06[1] |
| Florida | $20.90[1] | $29.16[1] | $40.39[1] |
| Georgia | $21.51[1] | $29.39[1] | $40.33[1] |
| Hawaii | $24.50[1] | $37.18[1] | $56.50[1] |
| Idaho | $22.73[1] | $30.22[1] | $43.55[1] |
| Illinois | $23.67[1] | $36.63[1] | $49.32[1] |
| Indiana | $23.01[1] | $30.74[1] | $41.97[1] |
| Iowa | $22.97[1] | $30.96[1] | $39.80[1] |
| Kansas | $22.07[1] | $31.65[1] | $43.58[1] |
| Kentucky | $22.14[1] | $31.04[1] | $41.02[1] |
| Louisiana | $18.17[1] | $28.97[1] | $42.54[1] |
| Maine | $24.60[1] | $34.77[1] | $45.22[1] |
| Maryland | $22.89[1] | $34.55[1] | $46.37[1] |
| Massachusetts | $23.67[1] | $35.02[1] | $47.28[1] |
| Michigan | $22.64[1] | $30.89[1] | $43.88[1] |
| Minnesota | $25.02[1] | $34.60[1] | $46.92[1] |
| Mississippi | $18.69[1] | $27.77[1] | $41.79[1] |
| Missouri | $21.73[1] | $32.40[1] | $50.05[1] |
| Montana | $23.43[1] | $32.33[1] | $50.93[1] |
| Nebraska | $23.62[1] | $30.82[1] | $40.06[1] |
| Nevada | $28.58[1] | $37.38[1] | $46.23[1] |
| New Hampshire | $22.42[1] | $30.84[1] | $44.16[1] |
| New Jersey | $23.40[1] | $35.94[1] | $47.81[1] |
| New Mexico | $19.85[1] | $29.17[1] | $40.62[1] |
| New York | $22.99[1] | $33.53[1] | $48.73[1] |
| North Carolina | $20.94[1] | $30.02[1] | $39.41[1] |
| North Dakota | $24.62[1] | $31.72[1] | $50.17[1] |
| Ohio | $22.88[1] | $31.31[1] | $44.01[1] |
| Oklahoma | $22.22[1] | $29.59[1] | $43.60[1] |
| Oregon | $25.62[1] | $36.38[1] | $47.82[1] |
| Pennsylvania | $22.84[1] | $30.69[1] | $40.68[1] |
| Rhode Island | $23.55[1] | $31.14[1] | $39.89[1] |
| South Carolina | $21.66[1] | $29.96[1] | $39.93[1] |
| South Dakota | $23.32[1] | $29.60[1] | $37.35[1] |
| Tennessee | $21.89[1] | $31.26[1] | $42.60[1] |
| Texas | $19.99[1] | $29.78[1] | $46.04[1] |
| Utah | $23.01[1] | $34.00[1] | $49.42[1] |
| Vermont | $24.12[1] | $30.37[1] | $41.45[1] |
| Virginia | $22.15[1] | $30.78[1] | $44.33[1] |
| Washington | $23.78[1] | $37.12[1] | $54.05[1] |
| West Virginia | $21.57[1] | $29.67[1] | $45.06[1] |
| Wisconsin | $23.73[1] | $32.03[1] | $42.69[1] |
| Wyoming | $24.50[1] | $37.66[1] | $55.21[1] |
Yearly industrial machinery mechanic pay by state
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041) · Yearly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,920[1] | $91,840[1] |
| Alaska | $77,390[1] | $109,160[1] |
| Arizona | $74,790[1] | $100,810[1] |
| Arkansas | $59,760[1] | $81,020[1] |
| California | $74,400[1] | $107,700[1] |
| Colorado | $75,600[1] | $101,590[1] |
| Connecticut | $69,950[1] | $101,490[1] |
| Delaware | $67,320[1] | $102,610[1] |
| District of Columbia | $87,670[1] | $106,200[1] |
| Florida | $60,650[1] | $84,000[1] |
| Georgia | $61,130[1] | $83,890[1] |
| Hawaii | $77,330[1] | $117,520[1] |
| Idaho | $62,860[1] | $90,580[1] |
| Illinois | $76,200[1] | $102,590[1] |
| Indiana | $63,950[1] | $87,300[1] |
| Iowa | $64,400[1] | $82,780[1] |
| Kansas | $65,830[1] | $90,640[1] |
| Kentucky | $64,560[1] | $85,320[1] |
| Louisiana | $60,260[1] | $88,490[1] |
| Maine | $72,310[1] | $94,060[1] |
| Maryland | $71,870[1] | $96,450[1] |
| Massachusetts | $72,840[1] | $98,350[1] |
| Michigan | $64,250[1] | $91,270[1] |
| Minnesota | $71,960[1] | $97,600[1] |
| Mississippi | $57,760[1] | $86,930[1] |
| Missouri | $67,390[1] | $104,110[1] |
| Montana | $67,250[1] | $105,930[1] |
| Nebraska | $64,110[1] | $83,320[1] |
| Nevada | $77,750[1] | $96,150[1] |
| New Hampshire | $64,150[1] | $91,850[1] |
| New Jersey | $74,760[1] | $99,440[1] |
| New Mexico | $60,670[1] | $84,480[1] |
| New York | $69,740[1] | $101,360[1] |
| North Carolina | $62,430[1] | $81,970[1] |
| North Dakota | $65,990[1] | $104,350[1] |
| Ohio | $65,130[1] | $91,540[1] |
| Oklahoma | $61,540[1] | $90,700[1] |
| Oregon | $75,670[1] | $99,470[1] |
| Pennsylvania | $63,840[1] | $84,620[1] |
| Rhode Island | $64,770[1] | $82,980[1] |
| South Carolina | $62,330[1] | $83,050[1] |
| South Dakota | $61,560[1] | $77,680[1] |
| Tennessee | $65,010[1] | $88,610[1] |
| Texas | $61,930[1] | $95,770[1] |
| Utah | $70,720[1] | $102,800[1] |
| Vermont | $63,180[1] | $86,210[1] |
| Virginia | $64,020[1] | $92,210[1] |
| Washington | $77,220[1] | $112,410[1] |
| West Virginia | $61,710[1] | $93,730[1] |
| Wisconsin | $66,620[1] | $88,790[1] |
| Wyoming | $78,320[1] | $114,830[1] |
Which metro areas pay industrial machinery mechanics the most?
The table lists the 20 metro areas with the most industrial machinery mechanics, by name. Among them, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median, and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL has the lowest. Before you move, compare the metro area with its state in the state table.
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Industrial machinery mechanic wages in the 20 metro areas with the most mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041) · Hourly, US dollars · Data from May 2025
| Place | 10th percentile | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $22.27[1] | $29.81[1] | $42.74[1] |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $24.16[1] | $36.16[1] | $48.06[1] |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $22.25[1] | $31.51[1] | $41.20[1] |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $23.68[1] | $36.44[1] | $49.32[1] |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $23.91[1] | $33.96[1] | $44.93[1] |
| Cleveland, OH | $23.46[1] | $30.53[1] | $41.80[1] |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $21.30[1] | $30.47[1] | $44.81[1] |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $25.53[1] | $37.02[1] | $48.36[1] |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $23.45[1] | $34.19[1] | $45.02[1] |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $21.12[1] | $30.38[1] | $48.63[1] |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $23.14[1] | $32.15[1] | $43.53[1] |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $22.48[1] | $34.66[1] | $51.26[1] |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $21.03[1] | $29.62[1] | $43.72[1] |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $27.66[1] | $35.96[1] | $47.99[1] |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $23.13[1] | $36.18[1] | $53.02[1] |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $23.77[1] | $33.82[1] | $46.34[1] |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $24.86[1] | $36.46[1] | $48.47[1] |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $22.79[1] | $30.08[1] | $38.80[1] |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $27.68[1] | $37.84[1] | $50.80[1] |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $26.87[1] | $38.42[1] | $56.52[1] |
Before you move for maintenance work
Check these points before you take a job in another state.
- Compare the metro median in the metro table, not only the state figure.
- Ask which machines and systems you will maintain, and which shifts you will work.
- Ask whether a quoted rate is base pay or a total package with benefits.
- Ask how overtime and shift work are paid before you accept.
- If the job is millwright work on a construction site, see the millwright pay guide for public-works rates.
How to read these figures
BLS gives percentiles for each place. The 10th percentile is the wage that 10 percent of industrial machinery mechanics earn less than. The 90th percentile is the wage that 10 percent earn more than. All BLS figures on this page are for May 2025. A cell that says No published figure has no BLS figure for that place.
Questions and answers
How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make a year?
The yearly table gives the national figures. The yearly state table gives them for each state and DC.
How much does an industrial mechanic make in Texas?
Texas is in the state table. For a Texas city, look for its metro area in the metro table.
Is an industrial machinery mechanic the same as a millwright?
No. BLS counts them as two occupations. The comparison table gives the national wages of both, and the millwright pay guide gives millwright wages by state.
Can Werko match me with a US industrial mechanic job?
No. Werko matches trades workers in Canada now. You can join the US waitlist on this page.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 31, 2026