Production Maintenance Mechanic Salary in the United States

How much does a Production Maintenance Mechanic make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Maintenance Mechanic in the United States is $50,310 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,077
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,324 to $54,375
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,874
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Production Maintenance Mechanic Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,375 $4,531 $1,046 $26
Average $50,310 $4,192 $967 $24
25th Percentile $44,324 $3,694 $852 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Production Maintenance Mechanic Salaries

A Production Maintenance 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Production Maintenance Mechanic Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Production Maintenance Mechanics. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,703.
  • California: $55,491.
  • Massachusetts: $54,752.

Top Paying Cities for Production Maintenance 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: $63,455
  • San Francisco: $62,761
  • Oakland: $61,438

What Skills Can Increase a Production Maintenance Mechanic's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.34% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 5.15% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 6.34%
Hydraulics 5.15%
Preventative Maintenance 2.16%
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 Production Maintenance Mechanic's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • CNC: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$52,322
4%
Scheduling
$52,322
4%
CNC
$51,316
2%
Continuous Improvement
$51,316
2%
Coordination
$51,316
2%
Teamwork
$51,316
2%
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Production Maintenance Mechanic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Production Maintenance 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Production Maintenance Mechanic

Salaries for a Production Maintenance Mechanic can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,571 in 2023 to around $44,274 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Production Maintenance Mechanic salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Production Maintenance Mechanic Over Time

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$44,800
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