Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,840 +29.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.83
10th percentile $50,970
90th percentile $91,630
Employed locally 110
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,970
    25th
    $71,740
    50th (median)
    $82,840
    75th
    $83,890
    90th
    $91,630

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,060
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,490
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,460
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,650
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $103,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Northeast Minnesota is $39.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Northeast Minnesota is 29.9% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $50,970 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,740.