Machine Mechanic Salary in the United States

How much does a Machine Mechanic make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Mechanic in the United States is $60,172 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Machine Mechanic's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,640
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,901 to $68,269
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,191
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Machine Mechanic Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,269 $5,689 $1,313 $33
Average $60,172 $5,014 $1,157 $29
25th Percentile $53,901 $4,492 $1,037 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Machine Mechanic Salaries

A Machine Mechanic's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Machine Mechanic Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Mechanic's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,530
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,716
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,172
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,506
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,744
Levels Salary
Entry Level Machine Mechanic$57,530
Intermediate Level Machine Mechanic$57,716
Senior Level Machine Mechanic$60,172
Specialist Level Machine Mechanic$63,506
Expert Level Machine Mechanic$63,744
$57,530 0 yr
$57,716 < 2 yrs
$60,172 2-4 yrs
$63,506 5-8 yrs
$63,744 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Machine Mechanics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $75,895
  • San Francisco: $75,149
  • Oakland: $73,482

What Skills Can Increase a Machine Mechanic's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.1% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 3.69% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Pneumatics (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.1%
Hydraulics 3.69%
Pneumatics 2.4%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Machine Mechanic's salary.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Schematic: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Troubleshooting
$61,977
3%
Analysis
$61,977
3%
Schematic
$61,977
3%
Critical Thinking
$61,376
2%
Safety Standards
$61,376
2%
Dedication
$61,376
2%
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How Education impacts a Machine Mechanic's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Machine Mechanics enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Machine Mechanic with a No Diploma is between $55,199 and $59,342).

Machine Mechanic Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Machine Mechanic
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 75.9%
Associates 17.2%
Bachelors 1.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Machine Mechanic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Mechanic's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Machine Mechanic

Salaries for a Machine Mechanic can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,702 in 2023 to around $50,336 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Machine Mechanic salary trends, .

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