Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Worker Salary in Sector of Manufacturing

The salary statistics of industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance worker salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Average Annual Salary of Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$33,810
25th Percentile Wage
$41,600
50th Percentile Wage
$51,840
75th Percentile Wage
$62,710
90th Percentile Wage
$75,730

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers is $75,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers is $33,810.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2018)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth6-Year Growth
2018
$51,840
2.30% 11.75%
2017
$50,650
2.63% -
2016
$49,320
1.01% -
2015
$48,820
2.52% -
2014
$47,590
1.60% -
2013
$46,830
2.31% -
2012
$45,750
- -

Compare Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Worker Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers in 28 industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance worker occupations is the resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial synthetic fibers and filaments manufacturing industry with an annual salary $59,270. The lowest paying industry is the household and institutional furniture manufacturing industry (annual salary $38,510). For detailed industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.

Industry Name Median Annual Salary
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
$59,270
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
$58,230
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$55,770
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
$52,100
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$51,160
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$50,420
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
$50,390
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$49,670
Hardware Manufacturing
$49,670
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
$48,940
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
$48,150
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
$47,800
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
$47,700
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing
$47,600
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$47,570
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
$47,420
Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
$47,290
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
$46,850
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing
$46,760
Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
$46,390
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
$45,550
Forging and Stamping
$44,960
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
$44,930
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$44,760
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$44,330
Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
$42,830
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
$40,960
Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
$38,510

Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].