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Job outlook for industrial machinery mechanics in the United States
Are industrial machinery mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, industrial machinery mechanic jobs are in demand. Industrial machinery mechanic demand is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028.
Industrial machinery mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of industrial machinery mechanic jobs and the average industrial machinery mechanic salary over time.
Industrial machinery mechanic jobs over time
Industrial machinery mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,459 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,509 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,516 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,417 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,334 | 0.00% |
Average industrial machinery mechanic salary over time
Industrial machinery mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,053 | $24.54 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $49,305 | $23.70 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $48,155 | $23.15 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $47,253 | $22.72 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $46,039 | $22.13 | +0.7% |
Industrial machinery mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of industrial machinery mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where industrial machinery mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for industrial machinery mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 591 | 19% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 111 | 15% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 144 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 91 | 12% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 80 | 12% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 203 | 11% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 107 | 11% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 93 | 11% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 63 | 11% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 621 | 9% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 453 | 9% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 440 | 9% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 272 | 9% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 184 | 9% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 787 | 8% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 464 | 8% |
| 18 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 363 | 8% |
| 19 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 246 | 8% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 144 | 8% |