Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $62,260 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.93
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $94,870
Employed locally 180
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $62,260
    75th
    $74,130
    90th
    $94,870

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 87% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 13% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,120
    District of Columbia $85,380
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $83,070
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $82,310
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $79,960

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,070
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51,060
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55,650
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Grand Junction, CO is $29.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Grand Junction, CO is 2.4% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.