Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $61,390 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $78,710
Employed locally 250
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $51,720
    50th (median)
    $61,390
    75th
    $67,890
    90th
    $78,710

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 79% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 21% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $82,840
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $77,220
    Bloomington, IL $76,660
    Monroe, MI $75,920
    Midland, MI $74,600

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,220
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,810
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,730
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Traverse City, MI is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.86 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Traverse City, MI is 3.7% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,720.