SOC 49-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Machinery Mechanics — Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Twin Falls, ID is $59,030 per year, 8.5% below the national median of $64,520.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Twin Falls, ID is $59,030 per year, 8.5% below the national median of $64,520. Half of workers earn between $48,440 and $67,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,340 and the ninetieth at $80,800.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Idaho Falls records the highest median at $63,890. Of the 227 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 81st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,340 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $48,440 | −24.9% |
| Median (50th) | $59,030 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $67,410 | +4.5% |
| 90th | $80,800 | +25.2% |
| Mean | $60,990 | −5.5% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $63,890 | 240 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $63,620 | 1,130 | |
| 3 | Coeur d'Alene | $61,810 | 80 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $58,750 | 70 | |
| 5 | Lewiston | $55,910 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Twin Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $59,030 goes as far as $61,812 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,812US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,030 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,340 to $80,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $63,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Twin Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $59,030, or $28.38 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,520, so pay in Twin Falls, ID is 8.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Twin Falls, ID earns more than $80,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Idaho Falls, at $63,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Twin Falls, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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