Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $62,340 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $45,010
90th percentile $81,090
Employed locally 560
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,010
    25th
    $49,620
    50th (median)
    $62,340
    75th
    $74,290
    90th
    $81,090

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 88% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 12% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $82,840
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $77,220
    Bloomington, IL $76,660
    Monroe, MI $75,920
    Midland, MI $74,600

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,750
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,560
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,150
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,230
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Lansing, MI is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Lansing, MI is 2.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $45,010 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,620.