Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $58,680 -8% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $39,920
90th percentile $102,410
Employed locally 190
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,920
    25th
    $46,890
    50th (median)
    $58,680
    75th
    $75,000
    90th
    $102,410

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 86% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 14% 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
    Vallejo, CA $85,640
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,180
    Modesto, CA $78,510
    Napa, CA $78,170

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,110
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,380
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $71,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Chico, CA is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Chico, CA is 8% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $39,920 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,890.