How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in California?
$74,400a year
Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in California. That is $35.77 an hour or $6,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.77
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,880Median: $74,400Highest 10%: $107,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 25th | $59,360 | $28.54 | |
| Median | $74,400 | $35.77 | |
| 75th | $90,500 | $43.51 | |
| 90th | $107,700 | $51.78 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $90,580 |
| San Jose, CA | $84,620 |
| Napa, CA | $81,320 |
| Modesto, CA | $78,370 |
| Vallejo, CA | $78,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,630 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,020 |
| Stockton, CA | $76,140 |
| El Centro, CA | $75,890 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $73,680 |
| Hanford, CA | $73,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $73,200 |
| Redding, CA | $72,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,090 |
| Merced, CA | $71,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $71,490 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $70,790 |
| Oxnard, CA | $69,200 |
| Yuba City, CA | $69,070 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $67,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,480 |
| Fresno, CA | $67,140 |
| Visalia, CA | $62,460 |
| Chico, CA | $59,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial machinery mechanics.
| 9. Colorado | $75,600 |
| 10. Arizona | $74,790 |
| 11. New Jersey | $74,760 |
| 12. California | $74,400 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $72,840 |
| 14. Maine | $72,310 |
| 15. Minnesota | $71,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $35.77 ($74,400 a year).
Do industrial machinery mechanics make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $74,400 against $64,520 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?
California ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays industrial machinery mechanics the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $90,580 a year.
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.