Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Industrial Machinery Mechanics to increase by 17.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 446,900 to 526,600 jobs. Its estimate of 44,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($64,520), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
446,900
Projected employment (2034)
526,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
18%
Annual openings (projected average)
44,400
Pay & Preparation
$64,520
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting (4/5) • Operation and Control (4/5) • Operations Monitoring (4/5) • Equipment Maintenance (4/5) • Repairing (4/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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