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Industrial Machinery Mechanics in North Carolina earned a median of $62,430 a year ($30.02 an hour) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $64,520; 15,720 were employed there, ranking #39 of 52 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $62,430 | $64,520 |
| Mean annual wage | $63,540 | $68,460 |
| Median hourly wage | $30.02 | $31.02 |
| 10th percentile | $43,550 | $46,120 |
| 25th percentile | $49,650 | $55,010 |
| 75th percentile | $74,420 | $78,780 |
| 90th percentile | $81,970 | $95,170 |
| Employment | 15,720 | 439,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.181 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.13 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.