Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $60,410 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $79,240
Employed locally 510
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $60,410
    75th
    $70,360
    90th
    $79,240

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 89% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 11% 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
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Longview-Kelso, WA $89,340
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $84,770
    Hawaii $80,180
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $79,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,680

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,810
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63,990
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Yakima, WA is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Yakima, WA is 5.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.