Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $63,070 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.32
10th percentile $48,740
90th percentile $84,990
Employed locally 150
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,740
    25th
    $58,490
    50th (median)
    $63,070
    75th
    $74,340
    90th
    $84,990

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 75% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 25% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,120
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $84,620
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $80,090
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Midland, MI $74,600
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $73,390

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,190
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,900
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Bismarck, ND is $30.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.1% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $48,740 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,490.