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Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$91,470

Mean: $79,900

~$71,347 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$43.98

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$3,866/mo

Savings rate

60%

Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Kokomo, IN — median $91,470/year, range $62,790-$91,470

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$62,790

Median

$91,470

75th %

$91,470

Median is in the 100th percentile of the typical range

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About Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries in Kokomo, IN

Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Kokomo, IN earn a median of $91,470 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $79,900, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most industrial machinery mechanics in this area earn between $62,790 and $91,470. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $43.98 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 13% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

13% growth. Factories are automating, which paradoxically increases demand for mechanics — someone has to keep the robots, conveyor systems, and PLC-controlled lines running. Predictive maintenance using IoT sensors is the new normal.

Worth knowing: PLC programming certification and predictive maintenance training (vibration analysis, thermal imaging) are the money skills. Mechanics with both earn premium wages at automotive and pharmaceutical plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a industrial machinery mechanics in Kokomo?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $91,470. The average (mean) is $79,900, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a industrial machinery mechanics make per hour in Kokomo?

About $43.98/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for industrial machinery mechanics in Kokomo?

The middle 50% earn between $62,790 and $91,470. Below $62,790 is typically entry-level; above $91,470 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $91,470 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$91,470$71,347
Monthly$7,623$5,946
Biweekly$3,518$2,744
Weekly$1,759$1,372
Hourly (40h/wk)$43.98$34.3
Hourly (35h/wk)$50.26$39.2
Hourly (30h/wk)$58.63$45.74
Daily (8h)$352$274

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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