Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Minnesota

Industrial machinery mechanics in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $81,240 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($64,480), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the industrial machinery mechanics average at $72,830 and the median at $71,960 for 6,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,460.

Industrial Machinery Mechanics average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$81,240
Minneapolis$75,940
Rochester$71,600
Mankato$66,880
St. Cloud$64,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$81,240	$83,380	$81,310	$61,981	89
Minneapolis	$75,940	$74,800	$62,240	$58,613	105
Rochester	$71,600	$71,530	$62,500	$55,855	91
Mankato	$66,880	$65,830	$61,010	$52,856	91
St. Cloud	$64,480	$63,030	$57,770	$51,128	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in other states

Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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