Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for industrial machinery mechanics is $35.92 an hour ($74,720 a year). About 2,060 people work in this job there.

$35.92Median hourly pay
$61,710–$88,310Middle half of workers, yearly
2,060People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($64,520). It is 15% lower than the District of Columbia median ($87,670).

Pay range for industrial machinery mechanics in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.73$51,450
25% of workers$29.67$61,710
Half of workers (median)$35.92$74,720
75% of workers$42.46$88,310
90% of workers$46.76$97,250

Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$74,7202,060

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for industrial machinery mechanics

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +17.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 44,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.