Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $64,570 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $47,180
90th percentile $84,870
Employed locally 3,770
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,180
    25th
    $59,180
    50th (median)
    $64,570
    75th
    $74,810
    90th
    $84,870

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 94% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 6% 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 Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,210
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,830
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Cleveland, OH is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.3% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $47,180 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,180.