Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $81,500 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.18
10th percentile $48,910
90th percentile $88,290
Employed locally 2,420
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,910
    25th
    $62,060
    50th (median)
    $81,500
    75th
    $81,760
    90th
    $88,290

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 118% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 18% 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
    Topeka, KS $68,050
    Manhattan, KS $67,450
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $66,020
    Jackson, MS $65,930
    Kansas City, MO-KS $65,190

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,500
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,660
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51,530
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,190
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Wichita, KS is $39.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Wichita, KS is 27.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $48,910 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,060.