Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary by State
The national median pay for industrial machinery mechanics is $64,520 a year. By state, it ranges from $57,760 in Mississippi to $87,670 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,120
- 25th percentile
- $55,010
- Median
- $64,520
- 75th percentile
- $78,780
- Top 10%
- $95,170
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 439,640 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $87,670 | +36% | $54,310 | $106,200 | 200 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $78,320 | +21% | $50,960 | $114,830 | 2,010 |
| 3 | Nevada | $77,750 | +21% | $59,450 | $96,150 | 2,240 |
| 4 | Alaska | $77,390 | +20% | $47,360 | $109,160 | 860 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $77,330 | +20% | $50,960 | $117,520 | 910 |
| 6 | Washington | $77,220 | +20% | $49,450 | $112,410 | 10,710 |
| 7 | Illinois | $76,200 | +18% | $49,230 | $102,590 | 12,100 |
| 8 | Oregon | $75,670 | +17% | $53,290 | $99,470 | 7,070 |
| 9 | Colorado | $75,600 | +17% | $50,470 | $101,590 | 7,260 |
| 10 | Arizona | $74,790 | +16% | $51,240 | $100,810 | 5,020 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $74,760 | +16% | $48,680 | $99,440 | 8,380 |
| 12 | California | $74,400 | +15% | $47,880 | $107,700 | 26,830 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $72,840 | +13% | $49,230 | $98,350 | 6,130 |
| 14 | Maine | $72,310 | +12% | $51,160 | $94,060 | 1,190 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $71,960 | +12% | $52,040 | $97,600 | 6,510 |
| 16 | Maryland | $71,870 | +11% | $47,620 | $96,450 | 2,880 |
| 17 | Utah | $70,720 | +10% | $47,870 | $102,800 | 4,040 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $69,950 | +8% | $47,310 | $101,490 | 2,360 |
| 19 | New York | $69,740 | +8% | $47,820 | $101,360 | 12,740 |
| 20 | Missouri | $67,390 | +4% | $45,190 | $104,110 | 5,420 |
| 21 | Delaware | $67,320 | +4% | $49,410 | $102,610 | 890 |
| 22 | Montana | $67,250 | +4% | $48,730 | $105,930 | 820 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $66,620 | +3% | $49,360 | $88,790 | 13,870 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $65,990 | +2% | $51,210 | $104,350 | 2,560 |
| 25 | Kansas | $65,830 | +2% | $45,910 | $90,640 | 7,700 |
| 26 | Ohio | $65,130 | +1% | $47,580 | $91,540 | 21,950 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $65,010 | +1% | $45,530 | $88,610 | 12,850 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $64,770 | 0% | $48,970 | $82,980 | 1,070 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $64,560 | 0% | $46,050 | $85,320 | 11,540 |
| 30 | Iowa | $64,400 | 0% | $47,770 | $82,780 | 6,050 |
| 31 | Michigan | $64,250 | 0% | $47,080 | $91,270 | 17,310 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $64,150 | −1% | $46,630 | $91,850 | 1,950 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $64,110 | −1% | $49,130 | $83,320 | 2,880 |
| 34 | Virginia | $64,020 | −1% | $46,060 | $92,210 | 9,470 |
| 35 | Indiana | $63,950 | −1% | $47,860 | $87,300 | 14,960 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $63,840 | −1% | $47,510 | $84,620 | 22,160 |
| 37 | Vermont | $63,180 | −2% | $50,170 | $86,210 | 700 |
| 38 | Idaho | $62,860 | −3% | $47,270 | $90,580 | 2,750 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $62,430 | −3% | $43,550 | $81,970 | 15,720 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $62,330 | −3% | $45,060 | $83,050 | 9,890 |
| 41 | Texas | $61,930 | −4% | $41,580 | $95,770 | 56,950 |
| 42 | Alabama | $61,920 | −4% | $42,940 | $91,840 | 17,850 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $61,710 | −4% | $44,860 | $93,730 | 3,150 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $61,560 | −5% | $48,510 | $77,680 | 1,230 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $61,540 | −5% | $46,210 | $90,700 | 6,250 |
| 46 | Georgia | $61,130 | −5% | $44,730 | $83,890 | 14,230 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $60,670 | −6% | $41,290 | $84,480 | 2,780 |
| 48 | Florida | $60,650 | −6% | $43,470 | $84,000 | 17,120 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $60,260 | −7% | $37,790 | $88,490 | 7,410 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $59,760 | −7% | $39,180 | $81,020 | 6,270 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $57,760 | −10% | $38,880 | $86,930 | 4,460 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary questions
Which state pays industrial machinery mechanics the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $87,670 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $64,520). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays industrial machinery mechanics the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $57,760 a year (−10% vs. national).
Where do most industrial machinery mechanics work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 56,950, with a median of $61,930.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.