Industrial Maintenance Tech Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$64,000
national median salary
$53,000 to $78,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $64,520 for Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041) across the United States, based on 439,640 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$46,120
25th percentile
$55,010
Median
$64,520
75th percentile
$78,780
90th percentile
$95,170
Workers surveyed
439,640
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$63,760
May 2025 release
$64,520
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041) rather than Industrial Maintenance Techspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 49-9041Highest Paying
$87,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$67,000
Princeton, NJ
Lowest Paying
$50,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 49-9041. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Industrial Maintenance Tech salary in the United States at $64,000 in 2026, within a range of $53,000 to $78,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $87,000, while Princeton offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Multi-craft technicians skilled in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC programming earn 20 to 30% more than single-discipline mechanics.
Industrial Maintenance Tech salary by city.
Skills that increase Industrial Maintenance Tech pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Industrial Maintenance Techs based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $8,960 to your annual compensation.
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≈ +$8,320 per year
≈ +$7,680 per year
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≈ +$6,400 per year
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≈ +$5,760 per year
What you should know.
Multi-craft technicians skilled in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC programming earn 20 to 30% more than single-discipline mechanics. Facilities running continuous operations like food processing, automotive assembly, or semiconductor manufacturing pay the highest rates to minimize downtime. PLC and robotics troubleshooting expertise is the single most valued skill for salary advancement.
Entry-level maintenance helpers start at $35,000 to $42,000, advancing to maintenance technician at $48,000 to $65,000 in two to four years. Senior multi-craft technicians earn $68,000 to $85,000, while maintenance supervisors and reliability engineers reach $85,000 to $115,000 at large manufacturing plants.
Shift differentials for evening and weekend rotations add 10 to 15% to base pay. Overtime during plant shutdowns and installations can add $8,000 to $16,000 annually. Many manufacturers provide tool allowances and cover continuing education for electrical or instrumentation licenses.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Industrial Maintenance Techs typically earn $58,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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