Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $68,050 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.71
10th percentile $42,330
90th percentile $87,750
Employed locally 370
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,330
    25th
    $58,040
    50th (median)
    $68,050
    75th
    $79,930
    90th
    $87,750

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 100% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 0% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Wichita, KS $81,500
    Manhattan, KS $67,450
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $66,020
    Jackson, MS $65,930
    Kansas City, MO-KS $65,190

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,780
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,630
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $105,890
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Topeka, KS is $32.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Topeka, KS is 6.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $42,330 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,040.