SOC 49-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Machinery Mechanics — Wyoming
Wyoming · 2 metro areas compared
In Wyoming the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics is $78,320 a year, which is 21.4% higher than the national figure of $64,520.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wyoming the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics is $78,320 a year, which is 21.4% higher than the national figure of $64,520. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,640 and $105,210. The lowest tenth earn under $50,960, while the highest tenth earn more than $114,830.
The area has 2,010 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 7.2 of every thousand jobs. Wyoming ranks number 2nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cheyenne records the highest median at $72,950. Of the 506 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 127th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,960 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $60,640 | −6.0% |
| Median (50th) | $78,320 | +21.4% |
| 75th | $105,210 | +63.1% |
| 90th | $114,830 | +78.0% |
| Mean | $81,310 | +26.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wyoming
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $78,320 goes as far as $84,488 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,488US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,320 a year, 21.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,960 to $114,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,010 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cheyenne, at $72,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Wyoming?
The median annual wage is $78,320, or $37.66 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 Wyoming is 21.4% higher. 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 Wyoming earns more than $114,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,960 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 Cheyenne, at $72,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,010 jobs in this occupation in Wyoming. 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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