How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Lafayette?

$70,130a year

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $33.72 an hour or $5,844 a month.

Hourly: $33.72
Vs. national median: +9%
Rank among cities: 118 of 391
Jobs in the area: 370

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $49,580Median: $70,130Highest 10%: $92,540

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$49,580	$23.84
25th	$59,180	$28.45
Median	$70,130	$33.72
75th	$78,700	$37.84
90th	$92,540	$44.49

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.

Kokomo, IN	$91,470
Chicago, IL	$75,800
Terre Haute, IN	$70,820
Cincinnati, OH	$70,640
Bloomington, IN	$67,550
Indianapolis, IN	$66,860
Evansville, IN	$64,800
Columbus, IN	$63,770
Michigan City, IN	$62,690
Louisville, KY	$62,590
Elkhart, IN	$62,460
Muncie, IN	$62,140
Fort Wayne, IN	$61,790
South Bend, IN	$60,750

Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in Indiana Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic	$80,220
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$73,830
Electrical and Electronics Repairer	$67,550
Automotive Body and Related Repairer	$62,380
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer	$62,210
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician	$62,180
Heating	$61,430
Installation	$60,470
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist	$60,200
Maintenance and Repair Worker	$55,480

Salaries for every job in Lafayette, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $33.72 ($70,130 a year).

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

Yes: $70,130 against $64,520 nationally, 9% more.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $63,950, so Lafayette pays 10% more.

Where does Lafayette rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?

118 of 391 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,540 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.