Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $66,180 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.82
10th percentile $50,360
90th percentile $77,030
Employed locally 200
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,360
    25th
    $57,250
    50th (median)
    $66,180
    75th
    $67,280
    90th
    $77,030

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 104% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 4% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,180
    Albany, OR $72,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,710
    Syracuse, NY $71,650
    Albany, GA $71,450
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,570

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,020
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,460
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $72,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Elmira, NY is $31.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Elmira, NY is 3.8% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $50,360 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,250.