Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $66,720 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.08
10th percentile $48,180
90th percentile $99,120
Employed locally 1,620
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,180
    25th
    $57,940
    50th (median)
    $66,720
    75th
    $80,820
    90th
    $99,120

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 65% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 35% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in San Diego, CA is $32.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in San Diego, CA is 4.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $48,180 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,940.