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Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$74,400
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.8% vs 2024
$76,060
Mean Salary
$74,400
Median Salary
$35.77
Hourly Rate
26,830 people work as Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California earn a median salary of $74,400 per year ($6,200/month).
This is 9.8% above the national average of $67,741.
California ranks #12 out of 51 states for Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay.
Approximately 26,830 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
4.0
Equipment Maintenance
4.0
Troubleshooting
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.27
English Language
3.51
Production and Processing
3.42
Engineering and Technology
3.34
Design
3.27
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(47.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California
Salaries for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California range from $47,880 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $107,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,360 and $90,500.
Median $74,400
P10: $47,880P25: $59,360P75: $90,500P90: $107,700
10th
$47,880
25th
$59,360
Median
$74,400
75th
$90,500
90th
$107,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,880
$23.02
$3,990
25th Percentile
$59,360
$28.54
$4,946
Median (50th)
$74,400
$35.77
$6,200
75th Percentile
$90,500
$43.51
$7,541
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$107,700
$51.78
$8,975
Note: The mean (average) salary of $76,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make in California?
The median annual salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California is $74,400 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $76,060.
What is the salary range for a Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California?
Salaries for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California range from $47,880 at the 10th percentile to $107,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,360 and $90,500.
What is the starting salary for a Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California?
Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics positions in California typically start around $47,880 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,360 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 26,830 people are employed as Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Industrial Machinery Mechanics in California is approximately $35.77 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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