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Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Washington

Considering working as an Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Washington? Here’s what the data says. Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans. Excludes “Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines” (49-3042), and “Maintenance Workers, Machinery” (49-9043).

What do Industrial Machinery Mechanics Make in Washington?

For a industrial machinery mechanics working in Washington, wages run about $75,220 per year (or about $36.16/hour).Pay can range from $48,970 at the 10th percentile to $110,160 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$48,970	$23.54
25th percentile	$60,490	$29.08
Median (50th)	$75,220	$36.16
75th percentile	$94,480	$45.42
90th percentile	$110,160	$52.96

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Washington nationwide is 1.06.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, industrial machinery mechanics earn a median of $31,702 per year ($15.24/hour), higher than the Washington median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 74,714 industrial machinery mechanics in the U.S.. In Washington alone, about 10,300 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 5,860 industrial machinery mechanics.

Top Washington Metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

The largest metro-area employers of industrial machinery mechanics in Washington.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	4,480	$77,680
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	810	$64,570
Kennewick-Richland, WA	580	$67,110
Longview-Kelso, WA	510	$89,340
Yakima, WA	510	$60,410
Bellingham, WA	420	$75,870
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	280	$74,610
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	270	$84,770
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	230	$79,960
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	190	$71,480
Walla Walla, WA	80	$58,500

Top States for Industrial Machinery Mechanics Employment

These states have the highest employment of industrial machinery mechanics work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	57,150
California	25,790
Ohio	20,180
Michigan	18,850
Pennsylvania	18,500
Indiana	17,700
Alabama	17,110
North Carolina	15,650
Wisconsin	14,500
Florida	13,820
Georgia	13,010
New York	12,630
Kentucky	10,420
Washington	10,300
Tennessee	10,100
South Carolina	9,520
Virginia	9,500
Illinois	9,460
New Jersey	9,110
Arkansas	6,770

Highest-Paying States for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

The highest-paying states for industrial machinery mechanics.

State	Annual Median Salary
Alaska	$86,590
District of Columbia	$85,380
Hawaii	$80,180
Nevada	$75,490
Washington	$75,220
Wyoming	$74,510
California	$73,840
Colorado	$73,770
Connecticut	$73,530
New Jersey	$73,000

Skills

Key industrial machinery mechanics skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for industrial machinery mechanics, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Industrial Machinery Mechanics typically:

• Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
• Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.

Work Activities

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Getting Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Performing General Physical Activities

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Related Careers

Other careers like industrial machinery mechanics include:

• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
• Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
• Maintenance Workers, Machinery
• Millwrights
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Also Known As

Anode Rebuilder, Appliance Fixer, Appliance Mechanic, Area Mechanic, Assembly Mechanic, Auto Equipment Maintenance Servicer (Automotive Equipment Maintenance Servicer), Automatic Pinsetter Adjuster, Automotive Maintenance Equipment Servicer, Aviation Support Equipment Repairer, Bag Adjuster, Bag Machine Adjuster, Bakery Machine Mechanic, Belt Repairer, Boilerhouse Mechanic, Breakdown Man.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-9041.00