Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$64,520/yr
Typical range
$55,010 – $78,780
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Industrial Machinery Mechanics does
Service and repair large industrial machines and equipment by diagnosing mechanical problems, replacing parts, and performing preventive maintenance. You'll keep manufacturing and production facilities running efficiently.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — $50,620/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,010/yr
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — $61,770/yr
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