Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $63,050 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $47,540
90th percentile $77,910
Employed locally 110
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,540
    25th
    $51,770
    50th (median)
    $63,050
    75th
    $66,540
    90th
    $77,910

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 84% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 16% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $81,390
    Rochester, MN $74,630
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,940
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,260
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $64,170
    St. Cloud, MN $63,420

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,300
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73,490
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Mankato, MN is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Mankato, MN is 1.1% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $47,540 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,770.