Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Sector of Manufacturing

The salary statistics of industrial machinery mechanics in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare industrial machinery mechanics salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Average Annual Salary of Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$34,690
25th Percentile Wage
$42,530
50th Percentile Wage
$52,760
75th Percentile Wage
$63,240
90th Percentile Wage
$76,470

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for industrial machinery mechanics 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 mechanics is $76,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid industrial machinery mechanics is $34,690.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2018)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of industrial machinery mechanics in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth6-Year Growth
2018
$52,760
1.82% 11.05%
2017
$51,800
2.72% -
2016
$50,390
0.32% -
2015
$50,230
2.77% -
2014
$48,840
1.29% -
2013
$48,210
2.66% -
2012
$46,930
- -

Compare Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of industrial machinery mechanics 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 mechanics occupations is the resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial synthetic fibers and filaments manufacturing industry with an annual salary $59,840. The lowest paying industry is the audio and video equipment manufacturing industry (annual salary $38,850). For detailed industrial machinery mechanics 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
$59,840
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
$58,930
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$56,500
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
$53,330
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$52,930
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
$51,970
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$51,600
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
$49,800
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
$49,300
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$49,280
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
$49,190
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$48,680
Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
$48,470
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
$48,350
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
$48,290
Hardware Manufacturing
$48,210
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing
$48,120
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing
$47,960
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
$47,310
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
$46,720
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$46,220
Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
$46,200
Forging and Stamping
$46,170
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$43,560
Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
$43,450
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
$41,640
Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
$38,910
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
$38,850

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