Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for industrial machinery mechanics is $38.42 an hour ($79,920 a year). About 4,600 people work in this job there.

$38.42Median hourly pay
$64,770–$102,930Middle half of workers, yearly
4,600People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($64,520). It is 3% higher than the Washington median ($77,220).

Pay range for industrial machinery mechanics in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$26.87$55,890
25% of workers$31.14$64,770
Half of workers (median)$38.42$79,920
75% of workers$49.49$102,930
90% of workers$56.52$117,550

Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Longview-Kelso$96,950560
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$89,620300
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$79,9204,600
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$78,800240
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee$77,120330
Bellingham$76,960430
Walla Walla$76,540100
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$74,170260
Kennewick-Richland$67,180560
Spokane-Spokane Valley$67,030910
Yakima$62,670480

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$81,090
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,930
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,760
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$80,100
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$134,150

Other job titles for this job

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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.