Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Ithaca, NY

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

Median annual salary $65,020 +2% vs national
Median hourly $31.26
10th percentile $56,300
90th percentile $81,670
Employed locally 100
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,300
    25th
    $62,110
    50th (median)
    $65,020
    75th
    $65,020
    90th
    $81,670

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 89% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 11% 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 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 Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,600
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $89,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Ithaca, NY is $31.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Ithaca, NY is 2% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $56,300 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,110.