Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $61,600 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $85,430
Employed locally 450
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $50,810
    50th (median)
    $61,600
    75th
    $73,890
    90th
    $85,430

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 91% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 9% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $66,380
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $66,110
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $62,930
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $62,720
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $61,050
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $58,030

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Tucson, AZ is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,810.