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Industrial Machinery Mechanic Salary in California (2026)
$35.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,278/year ($4,856/month) for a single filer
Industrial Machinery Mechanic pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,830 Industrial Machinery Mechanic jobs in California (occupation code 49-9041, “Industrial Machinery Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary of $74,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,278 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $74,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,538 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,692 |
| California state income tax | −$2,893 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,278 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,856 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Machinery Mechanic make in California?
- The median Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in California is $74,400 per year ($35.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,360 and $90,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Machinery Mechanic in California?
- On the median salary of $74,400, a single filer in California takes home about $58,278 per year ($4,856 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Industrial Machinery Mechanic jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 26,830 Industrial Machinery Mechanic jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.