Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $74,190 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.67
10th percentile $50,740
90th percentile $122,920
Employed locally 1,080
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,740
    25th
    $62,150
    50th (median)
    $74,190
    75th
    $86,860
    90th
    $122,920

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 79% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 21% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,120
    Vallejo, CA $85,640
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,180
    Modesto, CA $78,510
    Napa, CA $78,170

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Sacramento, CA is $35.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Sacramento, CA is 16.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $50,740 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,150.