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Industrial Mechanics Salary in the United States

Median pay, percentile range, and highest-paying US metros, from official BLS data.

The median salary for Industrial Mechanics in the United States is $64,520 per year, about $31 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of all workers in this occupation earn between $55,010 and $78,780 a year.

Median annual salary
$64,520
~$31/hr · ~$5,377/mo
Total US jobs
538.3K
Much faster than average
Education
High school diploma
Growth: +13%

Salary range

10th %ile
$46,120
25th %ile
$55,010
Median
$64,520
75th %ile
$78,780
90th %ile
$95,170

Highest-paying US metros for Industrial Mechanics

MetroLocal salary
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV$93,670
Kokomo, IN$91,470
Longview-Kelso, WA$96,950
Duluth, MN-WI$83,380
Wichita, KS$83,540
Enid, OK *$75,850
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT$89,830
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA$77,850
Jackson, TN$76,260
Fairbanks-College, AK$91,330

Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Mechanics make in the US?

The median salary is $64,520 per year (about $31 per hour), according to BLS data. The middle 50% of workers earn between $55,010 and $78,780 a year.

How much do Industrial Mechanics make per hour?

About $31 per hour, based on the median annual salary of $64,520 for full-time work (2,080 hours per year).

What education do you need to work as Industrial Mechanics?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do these salary figures include bonuses or overtime?

No. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics reflect base wages only: they exclude overtime pay, bonuses, and most benefits.

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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. (May 2025 OEWS.)