Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $71,210 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.24
10th percentile $46,850
90th percentile $98,690
Employed locally 200
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,850
    25th
    $58,770
    50th (median)
    $71,210
    75th
    $91,720
    90th
    $98,690

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 101% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 1% above 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
    Lima, OH $70,970
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $69,680
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,210
    Wheeling, WV-OH $65,810
    Columbus, OH $65,450
    Cleveland, OH $64,570

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,990
    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Sandusky, OH is $34.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Sandusky, OH is 11.7% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $46,850 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,770.