How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Wilmington?

$64,440a year

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $30.98 an hour or $5,370 a month.

Hourly: $30.98
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 187 of 391
Jobs in the area: 270

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $37,210Median: $64,440Highest 10%: $88,730

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$37,210	$17.89
25th	$48,860	$23.49
Median	$64,440	$30.98
75th	$78,150	$37.57
90th	$88,730	$42.66

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
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
Burlington, NC	$48,490

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

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer	$107,000
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic	$73,160
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$68,700
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer	$63,630
Medical Equipment Repairer	$60,890
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer	$60,550
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer	$59,470
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician	$58,670
Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician	$58,240
Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer	$57,520

Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $30.98 ($64,440 a year).

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

Yes: $64,440 against $64,520 nationally, 0% more.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $62,430, so Wilmington pays 3% more.

Where does Wilmington rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?

187 of 391 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,730 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.