Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for industrial machinery mechanics is $33.85 an hour ($70,410 a year). About 2,670 people work in this job there.

$33.85Median hourly pay
$59,630–$80,450Middle half of workers, yearly
2,670People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($64,520). It is 8% higher than the Ohio median ($65,130).

Pay range for industrial machinery mechanics in Columbus (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.66$49,220
25% of workers$28.67$59,630
Half of workers (median)$33.85$70,410
75% of workers$38.68$80,450
90% of workers$44.67$92,910

Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lima$74,470180
Cincinnati$70,6405,150
Columbus (this page)$70,4102,670
Toledo$70,2301,600
Canton-Massillon$65,830810
Cleveland$63,5004,300
Springfield$63,060240
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$62,620900
Sandusky$62,400190
Mansfield$62,150210
Akron$61,890900
Youngstown-Warren$61,680520

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Columbus (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67,920
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,800
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,440
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81,760

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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.