Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in California
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California earn a median of $74,400 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($64,520)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,830
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,880; the top 10% earn over $107,700. Nationally the range is $46,120 to $95,170.
States ranked near California
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- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,840 median in California
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$66,040 median in California
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$105,210 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,550 median in California
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,100 median in California
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,040 median in California
Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in California
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make in California?
The median is $74,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,880 and the top 10% earn over $107,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for industrial machinery mechanics?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $64,520). Living costs are not included.