Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $63,420 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.49
10th percentile $49,520
90th percentile $76,870
Employed locally 180
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,520
    25th
    $59,500
    50th (median)
    $63,420
    75th
    $72,180
    90th
    $76,870

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 84% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 16% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $81,390
    Rochester, MN $74,630
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,940
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,260
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $64,170
    Mankato, MN $63,050

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,880
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $68,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,120
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in St. Cloud, MN is $30.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in St. Cloud, MN is 0.5% below 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $49,520 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,500.