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Industrial maintenance mechanic salary

Average industrial maintenance mechanic salary

$50,082

$24.08 hourly rate

Entry-level industrial maintenance mechanic salary
$36,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Salary

The average salary for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is approximately $50,082 annually, equating to about $24 per hour. This figure reflects the essential role these mechanics play in maintaining and repairing machinery across various industries. Salary expectations can vary based on factors such as geographic location and years of experience.

How Salary Varies by Experience

Entry-level positions may start around $38,000, while experienced mechanics can earn upwards of $65,000. Gaining specialized skills and certifications can significantly enhance earning potential.

State-by-State Salary Overview

Salaries for industrial maintenance mechanics differ by state, with California and Texas often leading in compensation due to higher demand and cost of living. Understanding these variations can aid in job searches and negotiations.

Potential Job Opportunities

Industries such as manufacturing, utilities, and construction are prominent employers for these roles. By exploring different sectors, mechanics can find opportunities that align with their skills and salary expectations.

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Anheuser-Busch$64,494
BISSELL$56,764

Industrial maintenance mechanic salaries by experience level

Industrial maintenance mechanic salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and SalaryExpert, the average salary for an industrial maintenance mechanic typically falls between $50,082 and $76,417.
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$50,082yearly
Salary.com[1]
$58,613yearly
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$76,417yearly

Average industrial maintenance mechanic salary by state

The average industrial maintenance mechanic salary in Alaska, New York, and Minnesota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average industrial maintenance mechanic salary states are Arizona, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for industrial maintenance mechanics

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$62,104$29.86
2Ohio$54,180$26.05
3Wisconsin$51,275$24.65
4Nevada$50,719$24.38
5Minnesota$56,835$27.32
6Kentucky$49,855$23.97
7Iowa$48,659$23.39
8Washington$55,950$26.90
9North Carolina$49,466$23.78
10New York$60,138$28.91
11Virginia$54,693$26.29
12Indiana$47,511$22.84
13Colorado$50,913$24.48
14Montana$50,014$24.05
15Rhode Island$52,691$25.33
16Oregon$53,340$25.64
17Tennessee$46,120$22.17
18Kansas$49,460$23.78
19Nebraska$46,160$22.19
20Delaware$49,181$23.64
21California$53,130$25.54
22North Dakota$47,317$22.75
23District of Columbia$57,831$27.80
24Connecticut$51,055$24.55
25Alabama$46,462$22.34
26Pennsylvania$47,514$22.84
27Michigan$47,482$22.83
28Utah$46,316$22.27
29Wyoming$45,495$21.87
30Hawaii$53,031$25.50
31Illinois$49,371$23.74
32West Virginia$45,356$21.81
33New Mexico$47,172$22.68
34Massachusetts$49,346$23.72
35Arkansas$44,133$21.22
36South Dakota$44,074$21.19
37Louisiana$43,759$21.04
38Georgia$43,041$20.69
39Arizona$41,939$20.16
40New Hampshire$45,348$21.80
41Mississippi$38,725$18.62
42Vermont$43,460$20.89
43South Carolina$38,971$18.74
44Texas$42,408$20.39
45Maryland$45,001$21.64
46Missouri$43,772$21.04
47Florida$37,497$18.03
48Idaho$43,548$20.94
49Maine$38,638$18.58
50New Jersey$44,262$21.28
51Oklahoma$41,079$19.75
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Highest paying cities for industrial maintenance mechanics

The highest-paying cities for industrial maintenance mechanics are Buffalo, NY, Saint Paul, MN, and Seattle, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Buffalo, NY$59,056$28.39
2Saint Paul, MN$56,905$27.36
3Seattle, WA$56,173$27.01
4Fresno, CA$55,089$26.49
5Columbus, OH$53,890$25.91
6Hillsboro, OR$53,362$25.65
7Beloit, WI$51,039$24.54
8Denver, CO$50,914$24.48
9Las Vegas, NV$50,352$24.21
10High Point, NC$49,782$23.93
11Kansas City, KS$49,767$23.93
12Dubuque, IA$49,623$23.86
13Lancaster, PA$47,718$22.94
14Detroit, MI$47,612$22.89
15Indianapolis, IN$47,339$22.76
16Alton, IL$46,542$22.38
17Omaha, NE$46,425$22.32
18Sandy, UT$46,171$22.20
19Baltimore, MD$45,119$21.69
20Elizabeth, NJ$44,105$21.20

Industrial maintenance mechanic salary details

An industrial maintenance mechanic's salary ranges from $36,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average industrial maintenance mechanic salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an industrial maintenance mechanic's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
75th Percentile$58,000$4,833$28
Average$50,082$4,174$24
25th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
10th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17

Highest paying industrial maintenance mechanic jobs

The highest paying types of industrial maintenance mechanics are maintenance electrician, electrical maintenance technician, and industrial mechanic.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Mechanic$47,149$3,929$22.67100,534
Maintenance Engineer$47,133$3,928$22.6697,957
Equipment Mechanic$45,435$3,786$21.8450,409
Maintenance Helper$30,824$2,569$14.82105,592
Maintenance Worker$36,132$3,011$17.37115,130
Maintenance Operator$35,420$2,952$17.03142,679

Top companies hiring industrial maintenance mechanics now:

  1. General Electric jobs (7)
  2. The Hershey Company jobs (17)
  3. Silgan Holdings jobs (8)
  4. International Paper jobs (9)
  5. General Mills jobs (11)

Which companies pay industrial maintenance mechanics the most?

Industrial maintenance mechanic salaries at Anheuser-Busch and Merck are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average industrial maintenance mechanic salary at companies like Summit Career College, Colton and Pactiv are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Anheuser-Busch$64,494$31.01
2Merck$61,037$29.34
3Summit Career College, Colton$60,585$29.13
4Pactiv$60,152$28.92
5Praxair$60,141$28.91
6Sun Chemical$60,006$28.85
7MOST Trust$59,436$28.57
8Sherwin-Williams$59,429$28.57
9The Hershey Company$58,882$28.31
10UPS$58,521$28.14
11ITW$58,440$28.10
12Covanta$58,421$28.09
13West Hills College Lemoore$58,265$28.01
14HCSC$58,179$27.97
15Silgan Holdings$57,685$27.73
16O-I Glass$57,334$27.56
17Ferrara Candy$57,186$27.49
18The J.M. Smucker Co.$57,073$27.44
19H.B. Fuller$56,941$27.38
20BISSELL$56,764$27.29

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$50,000$49,200$48,400$47,600$46,800$46,000
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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic salary by industry

The average industrial maintenance mechanic salary varies across industries:

  • The average industrial maintenance mechanic salary in the construction industry is $52,513, the highest of any industry.
  • The average industrial maintenance mechanic salary in the finance industry is $52,270.
  • Industrial maintenance mechanics in the pharmaceutical industry earn an average salary of $48,803, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for industrial maintenance mechanics

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Construction$52,513$25.25
2Manufacturing$52,270$25.13
3Technology$51,787$24.90
4Energy$49,535$23.81
5Pharmaceutical$48,803$23.46

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Industrial maintenance mechanic salary trends

The average industrial maintenance mechanic salary has risen by $7,135 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average industrial maintenance mechanic earned $42,947 annually, but today, they earn $50,082 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for industrial maintenance mechanics over the last decade.

Compare industrial maintenance mechanic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average industrial maintenance mechanic salary over time

Compare industrial maintenance mechanic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Industrial maintenance mechanic salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$50,100$24.08+4.3%
2024$47,900$23.03+2.0%
2023$47,000$22.58+1.6%
2022$46,200$22.20+1.9%
2021$45,300$21.77+0.8%

Recently added industrial maintenance mechanic salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
C&W ServicesIndustrial Maintenance MechanicBlair, NE06/30/2025$77,219
Vulcan Materials CompanyFixed Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial Plant Technician-Frederick Quarry (2ND Shift)Frederick, MD06/28/2025$45,142
AerotekIndustrial Maintenance MechanicSuffolk, VA06/28/2025$52,175
AerotekIndustrial Maintenance MechanicOrlando, FL06/28/2025$52,000
AerotekIndustrial Maintenance MechanicDeptford, NJ06/28/2025$74,880
AFC EnterprisesIndustrial Maintenance MechanicLake in the Hills, IL06/28/2025$70,958
48Forty SolutionsIndustrial Maintenance MechanicHaines City, FL06/28/2025$41,740
Primo BrandsIndustrial Maintenance MechanicHawkins, TX06/27/2025$81,915
Bluetriton Brands Inc.Industrial Maintenance MechanicHawkins, TX06/27/2025$81,915
Vulcan Materials CompanyNight Shift Fixed Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial Plant Technician-Manassas QuarryManassas, VA06/26/2025$49,838

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