How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Burlington?

$48,490a year

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Burlington, NC metro area. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,041 a month.

Hourly: $23.31
Vs. national median: -25%
Rank among cities: 381 of 391
Jobs in the area: 280

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $48,490Highest 10%: $75,600

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,550	$17.57
25th	$41,290	$19.85
Median	$48,490	$23.31
75th	$65,870	$31.67
90th	$75,600	$36.35

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.

Asheville, NC	$66,510
Charlotte, NC	$65,530
Greenville, NC	$65,200
Fayetteville, NC	$64,630
Virginia Beach, VA	$64,620
Wilmington, NC	$64,440
Durham, NC	$63,140
Raleigh, NC	$62,080
Rocky Mount, NC	$61,910
Hickory, NC	$61,570
Winston-Salem, NC	$61,120
Greensboro, NC	$60,320
Goldsboro, NC	$60,200
Pinehurst, NC	$54,320

Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in North Carolina Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic	$71,850
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$66,860
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist	$60,680
Heating	$52,450
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician	$51,640
Automotive Body and Related Repairer	$49,300
Maintenance Worker	$47,970
Maintenance and Repair Worker	$46,020
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic	$45,750
Installation	$44,000

Salaries for every job in Burlington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Burlington, NC metro area is $23.31 ($48,490 a year).

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

No: $48,490 against $64,520 nationally, 25% less.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $62,430, so Burlington pays 22% less.

Where does Burlington rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?

381 of 391 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,600 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.