Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$73,840
$35.50/hr
Salary Range
$47,420 – $109,760
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
25,790
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$65,230
real purchasing power
15.8% above the national median ($63,760)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$47,420 (entry)$73,840 (median)$109,760 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.7%
$9,905 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $86,120 | 2,650 |
| Vallejo | $85,640 | 510 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $81,180 | 1,030 |
| Modesto | $78,510 | 810 |
| Napa | $78,170 | 200 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $76,260 | 840 |
| Merced | $75,420 | 290 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $74,190 | 1,080 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $73,710 | 120 |
| Redding | $73,480 | 90 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $72,120 | 7,800 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $71,650 | 140 |
| Salinas | $71,550 | 370 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $71,240 | 260 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $70,150 | 110 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $69,900 | 2,810 |
| Yuba City | $67,430 | 200 |
| El Centro | $67,130 | 130 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $66,720 | 1,620 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $66,020 | 400 |
| Fresno | $65,520 | 1,200 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $64,390 | 930 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $63,810 | 200 |
| Visalia | $63,020 | 560 |
| Chico | $58,680 | 190 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.