Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $60,950 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $43,820
90th percentile $78,410
Employed locally 320
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,820
    25th
    $48,800
    50th (median)
    $60,950
    75th
    $77,500
    90th
    $78,410

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 105% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 5% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $78,610
    Hinesville, GA $76,610
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,960
    Albany, GA $71,450
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,570
    Rome, GA $68,230

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,850
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $51,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Macon, GA is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Macon, GA is 4.4% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $43,820 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,800.