49-9041

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Role Overview

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).

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	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
Oregon	$71,430
Massachusetts	$70,540
Kansas	$70,170
Montana	$69,880
Utah	$69,670

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Median Annual Salary

$63,760

Projected Growth (10yr)

+16.1%

Avg. annual openings

45.7k

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