Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $53,580 -16% vs national
Median hourly $25.76
10th percentile $36,540
90th percentile $80,910
Employed locally 640
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,540
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $53,580
    75th
    $66,230
    90th
    $80,910

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 79% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 21% 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
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $83,070
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $82,840
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,730

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56,990
    Tire Repairers and Changers$31,350
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$48,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Albuquerque, NM is $25.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Albuquerque, NM is 16% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $36,540 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.