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How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Athens?

$52,190a year

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $25.09 an hour or $4,349 a month.

Hourly
$25.09
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
374 of 391
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,340Median: $52,190Highest 10%: $77,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,340$22.28
25th$52,190$25.09
Median$52,190$25.09
75th$72,850$35.02
90th$77,960$37.48

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.

Hinesville, GA$78,620
Warner Robins, GA$73,790
Albany, GA$73,230
Rome, GA$70,430
Brunswick, GA$68,840
Augusta, GA$66,690
Savannah, GA$66,370
Gainesville, GA$64,150
Columbus, GA$63,960
Macon, GA$62,670
Atlanta, GA$62,000
Chattanooga, TN$60,180
Valdosta, GA$58,160
Dalton, GA$55,050
Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in Georgia Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Athens

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$65,250
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$60,960
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$56,460
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$51,170
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$50,820
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,400
Heating$48,890
Installation$42,450
Maintenance and Repair Worker$39,150
Helpers--Installation$29,560
Salaries for every job in Athens, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in Athens?

The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $25.09 ($52,190 a year).

Do industrial machinery mechanics make more in Athens than the national average?

No: $52,190 against $64,520 nationally, 19% less.

How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $61,130, so Athens pays 15% less.

Where does Athens rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?

374 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make starting out in Athens?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,960 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.