Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $56,770 -11% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $40,260
90th percentile $78,720
Employed locally 160
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,260
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $56,770
    75th
    $78,720
    90th
    $78,720

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 104% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 4% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $78,610
    Hinesville, GA $76,610
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,960
    Albany, GA $71,450
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,570
    Rome, GA $68,230

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,510
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $45,780
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,610
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $51,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Valdosta, GA is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Valdosta, GA is 11% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $40,260 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.