Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $62,440 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $72,270
Employed locally 410
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $62,440
    75th
    $66,330
    90th
    $72,270

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 98% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 2% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,130
    Tire Repairers and Changers$35,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Muskegon, MI is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Muskegon, MI is 2.1% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.