Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $71,550 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.40
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $102,570
Employed locally 370
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $57,870
    50th (median)
    $71,550
    75th
    $79,460
    90th
    $102,570

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 76% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 24% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$90,430
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$46,760
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75,190
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Salinas, CA is $34.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Salinas, CA is 12.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,870.