Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for industrial machinery mechanics is $35.96 an hour ($74,800 a year). About 3,800 people work in this job there.

$35.96Median hourly pay
$62,240–$84,400Middle half of workers, yearly
3,800People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($64,520). It is 4% higher than the Minnesota median ($71,960).

Pay range for industrial machinery mechanics in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$27.66$57,540
25% of workers$29.93$62,240
Half of workers (median)$35.96$74,800
75% of workers$40.58$84,400
90% of workers$47.99$99,820

Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Duluth$83,380460
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$74,8003,800
Rochester$71,530200
Mankato$65,83090
St. Cloud$63,030210

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

Related jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,260
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$81,290
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,990
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,470
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$77,490
Medical Equipment Repairers$63,740
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$106,840

Other job titles for this job

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