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Industrial Mechanic salary
Average industrial mechanic salary
$53,333
How much does an industrial mechanic make?
The average industrial mechanic salary in the United States is $53,333. Industrial mechanic salaries typically range between $39,000 and $72,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for industrial mechanics is $25.64 per hour.
Industrial mechanic salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Industrial mechanics earn the highest average salary in West Virginia.
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Industrial Mechanic Salaries By Experience Level
Industrial Mechanic salary estimates from across the web
Average industrial mechanic salary by state
Highest paying states for industrial mechanics
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $61,608 | $29.62 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $59,377 | $28.55 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $63,233 | $30.40 |
| 4 | Utah | $60,585 | $29.13 |
| 5 | Arizona | $59,750 | $28.73 |
| 6 | Idaho | $63,835 | $30.69 |
| 7 | Mississippi | $55,500 | $26.68 |
| 8 | Montana | $58,792 | $28.27 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $55,858 | $26.85 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $64,128 | $30.83 |
| 11 | Alaska | $59,546 | $28.63 |
| 12 | Maine | $60,187 | $28.94 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $54,606 | $26.25 |
| 14 | Indiana | $52,523 | $25.25 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $58,641 | $28.19 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $56,241 | $27.04 |
| 17 | Ohio | $53,612 | $25.77 |
| 18 | Maryland | $59,549 | $28.63 |
| 19 | Illinois | $55,328 | $26.60 |
| 20 | Washington | $55,702 | $26.78 |
| 21 | California | $60,458 | $29.07 |
| 22 | Georgia | $50,762 | $24.40 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $54,504 | $26.20 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $57,400 | $27.60 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $49,548 | $23.82 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $51,683 | $24.85 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $49,468 | $23.78 |
| 28 | Missouri | $52,194 | $25.09 |
| 29 | Iowa | $47,148 | $22.67 |
| 30 | Colorado | $50,580 | $24.32 |
| 31 | Kansas | $49,576 | $23.83 |
| 32 | Nevada | $48,901 | $23.51 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $51,330 | $24.68 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $46,419 | $22.32 |
| 35 | New York | $54,020 | $25.97 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $53,004 | $25.48 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $47,230 | $22.71 |
| 38 | Delaware | $47,634 | $22.90 |
| 39 | Texas | $47,636 | $22.90 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $45,314 | $21.79 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $48,166 | $23.16 |
| 42 | Alabama | $44,137 | $21.22 |
| 43 | Virginia | $49,153 | $23.63 |
| 44 | Florida | $43,994 | $21.15 |
| 45 | Vermont | $44,635 | $21.46 |
| 46 | Oregon | $48,408 | $23.27 |
| 47 | New Hampshire | $46,135 | $22.18 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | $46,365 | $22.29 |
| 49 | Michigan | $45,202 | $21.73 |
| 50 | Massachusetts | $47,025 | $22.61 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $47,167 | $22.68 |
Highest paying cities for industrial mechanics
The highest-paying cities for industrial mechanics are Fremont, CA, Baltimore, MD, and Milwaukee, WI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont, CA | $65,811 | $31.64 |
| 2 | Baltimore, MD | $59,680 | $28.69 |
| 3 | Milwaukee, WI | $56,005 | $26.93 |
| 4 | Tacoma, WA | $55,984 | $26.92 |
| 5 | Chicago Heights, IL | $55,379 | $26.62 |
| 6 | Rochester, MN | $54,672 | $26.28 |
| 7 | Akron, OH | $54,525 | $26.21 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph, MO | $52,610 | $25.29 |
| 9 | Rochester, NY | $52,369 | $25.18 |
| 10 | Tucker, GA | $50,986 | $24.51 |
| 11 | Brighton, CO | $50,598 | $24.33 |
| 12 | Springfield, VA | $50,172 | $24.12 |
| 13 | Springfield, OR | $48,816 | $23.47 |
| 14 | Austin, TX | $47,804 | $22.98 |
| 15 | Springfield, MA | $47,461 | $22.82 |
| 16 | Lancaster, PA | $47,363 | $22.77 |
| 17 | Des Moines, IA | $47,009 | $22.60 |
| 18 | Shelby, MI | $45,351 | $21.80 |
| 19 | Aiken, SC | $45,155 | $21.71 |
| 20 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $44,042 | $21.17 |
Industrial Mechanic salary details
An industrial mechanic's salary ranges from $39,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $72,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an industrial mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| Average | $53,333 | $4,444 | $26 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 10th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
Highest paying industrial mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of industrial mechanics are industrial electrician, electrician/mechanic, and industrial maintenance technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Maintenance Technician | $40,065 | $3,339 | $19.26 | 159,634 |
| Facility Maintenance Technician | $39,575 | $3,298 | $19.03 | 171,217 |
| Preventive Maintenance Technician | $40,935 | $3,411 | $19.68 | 170,517 |
| Automotive Service Technician | $43,077 | $3,590 | $20.71 | 177,784 |
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Maintenance Technician | $43,293 | $3,608 | $20.81 | 178,450 |
Top companies hiring industrial mechanics now:
Which companies pay industrial mechanics the most?
Industrial mechanic salaries at California Resources and Anheuser-Busch are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average industrial mechanic salary at companies like Frito-Lay and Novelis are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Resources | $78,485 | $37.73 |
| 2 | Anheuser-Busch | $69,052 | $33.20 |
| 3 | Frito-Lay | $64,021 | $30.78 |
| 4 | Novelis | $63,597 | $30.58 |
| 5 | MeadWestvaco | $63,371 | $30.47 |
| 6 | Pactiv | $62,939 | $30.26 |
| 7 | Silgan Holdings | $61,773 | $29.70 |
| 8 | UPS | $60,907 | $29.28 |
| 9 | Federal Signal | $58,963 | $28.35 |
| 10 | Kroger | $58,888 | $28.31 |
| 11 | Chippewa Valley Schools | $58,531 | $28.14 |
| 12 | WestRock | $58,511 | $28.13 |
| 13 | Midwest Manufacturing | $58,320 | $28.04 |
| 14 | Hormel Foods | $57,976 | $27.87 |
| 15 | Michelin | $57,959 | $27.86 |
| 16 | Post Holdings | $57,851 | $27.81 |
| 17 | International Paper | $57,747 | $27.76 |
| 18 | Brown-Forman | $57,679 | $27.73 |
| 19 | Dairy Farmers of America | $57,663 | $27.72 |
| 20 | Austin Industries | $57,586 | $27.69 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Industrial Mechanic salary by industry
The average industrial mechanic salary varies across industries:
- The average industrial mechanic salary in the transportation industry is $56,878, the highest of any industry.
- The average industrial mechanic salary in the finance industry is $55,126.
- Industrial mechanics in the automotive industry earn an average salary of $54,279, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for industrial mechanics
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | $56,878 | $27.35 |
| 2 | Construction | $55,126 | $26.50 |
| 3 | Retail | $54,915 | $26.40 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $54,504 | $26.20 |
| 5 | Automotive | $54,279 | $26.10 |
High Paying Industrial Mechanic Jobs
Industrial Mechanic salary trends
The average industrial mechanic salary has risen by $8,862 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average industrial mechanic earned $44,471 annually, but today, they earn $53,333 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for industrial mechanics over the last decade.
Compare industrial mechanic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average industrial mechanic salary over time
Compare industrial mechanic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Industrial Mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,300 | $25.64 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $51,500 | $24.76 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $50,300 | $24.19 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $49,400 | $23.73 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $48,100 | $23.12 | +0.7% |
Recently added industrial mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargill | Industrial Mechanic | Butler, WI | 12/17/2024 | $49,358 |
| Johns Manville Corp | Industrial Mechanic | Winder, GA | 12/16/2024 | $64,989 |
| Hormel Foods | HFC Atlanta-Industrial Mechanic 3Rd Shift | Tucker, GA | 12/15/2024 | $67,201 |
| Architectural Fabrication, Inc. | Industrial Mechanic-Overnight | Nome, TX | 12/15/2024 | $70,958 |
| Cargill | Industrial Mechanic | Creekside, PA | 12/14/2024 | $49,566 |
| Just In Time Staffing LLC | Industrial Mechanic | South Elgin, IL | 12/14/2024 | $66,784 |
| Amtec | Industrial Mechanic | Escalon, CA | 12/13/2024 | $62,610 |
| Aerotek | Industrial Mechanic | Cheverly, MD | 12/12/2024 | $71,688 |
| Staffmark Group | Industrial Mechanic | Florence, KY | 12/12/2024 | $45,914 |
| Astrixtechnology LLC | Industrial Mechanic | Fairfield, CT | 12/12/2024 | $73,045 |
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