Industrial Machinery Mechanic Salary in West Virginia: $67,500 Average

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Average base salary, West Virginia

$67,500 / year

≈ $5,650 per month · $32.45 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for West Virginia · median $64,000

25th percentile
$49,500Average
$67,50075th percentile
$82,500

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 in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Industrial Machinery Mechanic work. 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

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Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary by industry

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

232,500 workers

$71,000

Wholesale Trade

63,820 workers

$69,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

57,120 workers

$65,500

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

19,330 workers

$73,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

12,650 workers

$78,000

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

10,380 workers

$80,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

10,110 workers

$64,500

Utilities

10,100 workers

$95,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Industrial Machinery Mechanic pays 7% above the average across 51 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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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 51 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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