California Median
$74,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $64,520
State Rank
#12 of 51
26,830 employed here
How much does an Industrial Machinery Mechanic make in California?
An Industrial Machinery Mechanic working in California earns a median salary of $74,400 per year, or about $35.77 per hour. That is 15% above the national median of $64,520 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,880 while the top 10% make $107,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,360 and $90,500 a year.
Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,880 | $23.02 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $59,360 | $28.54 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $74,400 | $35.77 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $90,500 | $43.51 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $107,700 | $51.78 |
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How California compares
California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories for Industrial Machinery Mechanic pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in other states
District of Columbia $87,670Wyoming $78,320Nevada $77,750Alaska $77,390Hawaii $77,330Washington $77,220Illinois $76,200Oregon $75,670Colorado $75,600Arizona $74,790New Jersey $74,760Massachusetts $72,840Maine $72,310Minnesota $71,960Maryland $71,870Utah $70,720Connecticut $69,950New York $69,740Missouri $67,390Delaware $67,320Montana $67,250Wisconsin $66,620North Dakota $65,990Kansas $65,830Ohio $65,130Tennessee $65,010Rhode Island $64,770Kentucky $64,560Iowa $64,400Michigan $64,250New Hampshire $64,150Nebraska $64,110Virginia $64,020Indiana $63,950Pennsylvania $63,840Vermont $63,180Idaho $62,860North Carolina $62,430South Carolina $62,330Texas $61,930Alabama $61,920West Virginia $61,710South Dakota $61,560Oklahoma $61,540Georgia $61,130New Mexico $60,670Florida $60,650Louisiana $60,260Arkansas $59,760Mississippi $57,760
Working as an Industrial Machinery Mechanic in California
Nationally, about 440,000 people work as Industrial Machinery Mechanics in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($74,400) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Industrial Machinery Mechanic make in California?
The median Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in California is $74,400 per year, or about $35.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,880 at the entry level to $107,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Industrial Machinery Mechanics about 15% more than the national median of $64,520. California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Industrial Machinery Mechanics?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $74,400 a year. About 26,830 Industrial Machinery Mechanics are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.