Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship
Industrial machinery mechanics (millwrights and maintenance mechanics) keep factory equipment running — production lines, conveyors, pumps, robotic cells, and packaging machines. It's heavy diagnostic work with downtime pressure: a stopped line costs money every minute.
National Wage Spread
Annual wages for Industrial Machinery Mechanics across all experience levels, nationwide.
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Wages by State
Median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics by state, sorted highest to lowest. Click any state to see registered sponsors and local programs.
| State | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $86,590 | 660 |
| District of Columbia | $85,380 | 190 |
| Hawaii | $80,180 | 760 |
| Nevada | $75,490 | 2,460 |
| Washington | $75,220 | 10,300 |
| Wyoming | $74,510 | 2,290 |
| California | $73,840 | 25,790 |
| Colorado | $73,770 | 5,850 |
| Connecticut | $73,530 | 2,980 |
| New Jersey | $73,000 | 9,110 |
| Oregon | $71,430 | 6,490 |
| Massachusetts | $70,540 | 6,290 |
| Kansas | $70,170 | 6,570 |
| Montana | $69,880 | 890 |
| Utah | $69,670 | 3,920 |
| Minnesota | $68,160 | 6,650 |
| New York | $67,010 | 12,630 |
| Illinois | $66,770 | 9,460 |
| Indiana | $65,670 | 17,700 |
| Delaware | $65,560 | 1,040 |
| Maine | $65,190 | 1,420 |
| Iowa | $65,090 | 5,860 |
| North Dakota | $65,070 | 2,760 |
| Arizona | $64,840 | 4,450 |
| Wisconsin | $64,520 | 14,500 |
| Maryland | $64,080 | 3,070 |
| Kentucky | $64,060 | 10,420 |
| Rhode Island | $63,870 | 1,020 |
| Louisiana | $63,830 | 5,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,830 | 18,500 |
| Ohio | $63,650 | 20,180 |
| Nebraska | $63,130 | 2,730 |
| Michigan | $63,030 | 18,850 |
| Virginia | $62,940 | 9,500 |
| Tennessee | $62,830 | 10,100 |
| Idaho | $62,570 | 1,780 |
| Oklahoma | $62,530 | 6,240 |
| Vermont | $62,520 | 710 |
| Texas | $61,590 | 57,150 |
| West Virginia | $61,400 | 3,160 |
| New Hampshire | $61,360 | 2,140 |
| Missouri | $61,270 | 4,450 |
| South Carolina | $61,260 | 9,520 |
| North Carolina | $60,860 | 15,650 |
| Alabama | $60,390 | 17,110 |
| Florida | $60,340 | 13,820 |
| Georgia | $60,100 | 13,010 |
| South Dakota | $59,690 | 1,270 |
| New Mexico | $59,420 | 2,730 |
| Arkansas | $58,410 | 6,770 |
| Mississippi | $57,220 | 5,010 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship Overview
The Industrial Machinery Mechanic trade offers a median salary of $63,760/yr nationally, accessible through a 4-year apprenticeship that pays you while you train. It's one of the clearest earn-while-you-learn propositions in the American labor market.
Looking ahead, Industrial Machinery Mechanic employment is expected to grow 16.1% by 2034. About 45,700 openings per year — driven heavily by retirements in an aging workforce — keep demand for apprentices high.
The wage range for Industrial Machinery Mechanics runs from $45,090 (entry-level markets) to $92,730 (experienced workers in top-paying states). Location, union membership, and specialization all push wages higher.
Prefer Trade School Instead?
Apprenticeships pay from day one, but some people prefer the classroom-first path. Industrial Machinery Mechanics also come up through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost, and a credential before entering the workforce.
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