Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,980 or more. The middle half of industrial machinery mechanics in Providence earn between $55,270 and $78,350.
- $48K10th
- $55K25th
- $65KMedian
- $78K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,390 | $5,532 | $31.92 |
| Median | $64,770 | $5,398 | $31.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,270 | $4,606 | $26.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,350 | $6,529 | $37.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Industrial machinery mechanics in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($65,870) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($68,460). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $64,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $66,390 | $64,770 | $47,990 | $82,980 | 1,460 |
| Rhode Island | $65,870 | $64,770 | $48,970 | $82,980 | 1,070 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $66,390, a single filer in Providence takes home about $53,652 a year, or $4,471 a month and $2,064 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $53,652 | $4,471 |
| Working in MA | $52,525 | $4,377 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for industrial machinery mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $66,390 buys what about $65,233 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$90,930
- Worcester, MA$72,020
- Boston, MA$75,500
- Barnstable, MA$72,880
- Hartford, CT$68,810
- Springfield, MA$69,350
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 Providence: questions
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make an hour in Providence?
$31.92 an hour on average, and $31.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial machinery mechanics salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial machinery mechanics take-home pay in Providence?
About $53,652 a year ($4,471 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,390. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do industrial machinery mechanics earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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