Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $50,040 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $38,670
90th percentile $80,690
Employed locally 210
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,670
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $50,040
    75th
    $63,720
    90th
    $80,690

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 70% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 30% 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
    Texarkana, TX-AR $79,380
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,120
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,980
    Victoria, TX $63,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $63,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,870

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,520
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,160
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,120
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,160
    Tire Repairers and Changers $34,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Tyler, TX is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Tyler, TX is 21.5% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.