Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $63,500 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.53
10th percentile $46,490
90th percentile $78,000
Employed locally 990
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,490
    25th
    $52,690
    50th (median)
    $63,500
    75th
    $74,160
    90th
    $78,000

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 89% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $71,210
    Lima, OH $70,970
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $69,680
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,210
    Wheeling, WV-OH $65,810
    Columbus, OH $65,450

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,700
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Akron, OH is $30.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.46 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Akron, OH is 0.4% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Akron?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $46,490 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,690.