Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,960 or more. The middle half of industrial machinery mechanics in Boston earn between $60,830 and $87,320.
- $50K10th
- $61K25th
- $75KMedian
- $87K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,500 | $6,292 | $36.30 |
| Median | $75,200 | $6,267 | $36.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,830 | $5,069 | $29.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,320 | $7,277 | $41.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Industrial machinery mechanics in Boston earn 4% more than the Massachusetts average ($72,660) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($68,460). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $64,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $75,500 | $75,200 | $50,260 | $99,960 | 4,060 |
| Massachusetts | $72,660 | $72,840 | $49,230 | $98,350 | 6,130 |
| United States | $68,460 | $64,520 | $46,120 | $95,170 | 439,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $75,500, a single filer in Boston takes home about $58,489 a year, or $4,874 a month and $2,250 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $61,944 | $5,162 |
| Working in MA | $58,489 | $4,874 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for industrial machinery mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $75,500 buys what about $69,736 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$75,500
- Barnstable$72,880
- Worcester$72,020
- Amherst$70,100
- Springfield$69,350
- Pittsfield$68,300
All Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for industrial machinery mechanics
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($92,050).
- San Francisco, CA$92,050
- Norwich, CT$90,930
- San Jose, CA$87,520
- Fairbanks, AK$86,340
- Bremerton, WA$85,400
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Boston: questions
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make an hour in Boston?
$36.30 an hour on average, and $36.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial machinery mechanics salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial machinery mechanics take-home pay in Boston?
About $58,489 a year ($4,874 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,500. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do industrial machinery mechanics earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,460).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9041; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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