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Industrial Machinery Mechanic

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Home › Installation, Maintenance, and Repair › Industrial Machinery Mechanic › South Carolina
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, South Carolina
$66,500 / year
≈ $5,550 per month · $31.97 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $64,500
25th percentile
$52,500Average
$66,50075th percentile
$79,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary by state
Alabama$66,500
Alaska$83,000
Arizona$77,000
Arkansas$63,000
California$78,500
Colorado$78,000
Connecticut$75,000
Delaware$74,500
District of Columbia$87,000
Florida$65,000
Georgia$66,000
Hawaii$85,500
Idaho$67,500
Illinois$79,000
Indiana$69,500
Iowa$69,000
Kansas$71,500
Kentucky$68,500
Louisiana$65,000
Maine$74,000
Maryland$74,000
Massachusetts$75,000
Michigan$69,500
Minnesota$75,500
Mississippi$63,500
Missouri$72,500
Montana$75,500
Nebraska$68,500
Nevada$78,500
New Hampshire$69,500
New Jersey$77,000
New Mexico$66,000
New York$75,500
North Carolina$66,000
North Dakota$74,500
Ohio$70,500
Oklahoma$68,000
Oregon$79,500
Pennsylvania$69,000
Rhode Island$68,000
South Carolina$66,500
South Dakota$65,000
Tennessee$69,000
Texas$68,000
Utah$74,500
Vermont$69,500
Virginia$69,500
Washington$82,500
West Virginia$67,500
Wisconsin$71,000
Wyoming$84,000
About this role

Industrial Machinery Mechanic is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Industrial Machinery Mechanics do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
  • Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.

Top skills: Troubleshooting Repairing Operations Monitoring Operation and Control Equipment Maintenance Quality Control Analysis

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Industrial Machinery Mechanic pay by experience level
Entry level$47,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$57,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$67,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$81,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$98,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+16.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
45,700
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary by industry
Repair and Maintenance

55,110 workers

$65,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

54,840 workers

$69,000

Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance

53,790 workers

$65,500

Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

46,600 workers

$69,500

Food Manufacturing

39,200 workers

$68,000

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

26,190 workers

$75,000

Machinery Manufacturing

24,740 workers

$69,500

Chemical Manufacturing

21,410 workers

$79,000

Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)

18,570 workers

$69,500

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

18,330 workers

$64,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Industrial Machinery Mechanic pays 7% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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Rail Car Repairer$73,000
Watch and Clock Repairers$73,500
Medical Equipment Repairer$68,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67,000
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66,500
Careers related to Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,000
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,000
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$60,500
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,500
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,500
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Industrial Machinery Mechanic make?

The average base salary for a Industrial Machinery Mechanic in the United States is $71,000 per year, or about $34.13 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $57,000 and $81,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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