⭐ Bright Outlook
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
O*NET 49-9041.00 · SOC 49-9041
Projected Growth
+16%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$60k
per year
Annual Openings
33k
positions/year
Education Level
Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Education & How to Get In
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Job Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Most Industrial Machinery Mechanics positions require an associate degree or vocational training. Many community colleges and technical schools offer relevant programs that can be completed in 1–2 years, often with hands-on clinical or lab experience built in.
Work Environment
Primary Setting
Hands-on — labs, workshops, or field sites
Work Style
Mixed — alternates between solo focused work and collaboration
Personality Fit (RIASEC)
Realistic (Doers)7.0
Conventional (Organizers)4.3
Investigative (Thinkers)3.0
Enterprising (Persuaders)1.2
Artistic (Creators)1.0
Social (Helpers)1.0
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