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Industrial Machinery Mechanics in West Virginia

Thinking about a career as an Industrial Machinery Mechanics in West Virginia? Below are the key facts. 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 West Virginia?

For industrial machinery mechanics working in West Virginia, the median annual wage is $61,400 per year (or roughly $29.52/hour).Annual wages span from $42,920 at the 10th percentile to $92,730 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$42,920	$20.63
25th percentile	$51,080	$24.56
Median (50th)	$61,400	$29.52
75th percentile	$81,500	$39.18
90th percentile	$92,730	$44.58

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in West Virginia nationwide is 1.65, meaning that industrial machinery mechanics are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, industrial machinery mechanics earn a median of $31,702 per year ($15.24/hour), above the West Virginia median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 74,714 industrial machinery mechanics in the U.S.. In West Virginia alone, around 3,160 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 5,860 industrial machinery mechanics.

Top West Virginia Metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

The metro areas below employ the most industrial machinery mechanics in West Virginia.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH	680	$63,480
Charleston, WV	380	$60,390
Wheeling, WV-OH	260	$65,810
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV	230	$91,430
Beckley, WV	200	$47,860
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH	180	$61,900
Morgantown, WV	150	$62,440

Top States for Industrial Machinery Mechanics Employment

The table below shows the states where the most 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

Where industrial machinery mechanics earn the most: 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

Important 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

Common tasks include:

• 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

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

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

Related Careers

Careers similar to 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