Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Kenosha, WI make a median of $70,430 a year, or about $33.86 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.12), that's roughly $69,650 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,402/month, about 30.3% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $70K get you in Kenosha?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Kenosha’s Regional Price Parity (101.12). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Kenosha
Industrial machinery mechanics pay in Kenosha tracks closely to the national median, $70K locally vs. $65K nationwide, a 9% difference. Rent runs $1,402/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 30.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 101.12) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for industrial machinery mechanics in metros near Kenosha, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $73K | $75K |
| Green Bay | $67K | $72K |
| Appleton | $66K | $71K |
| Madison | $66K | $67K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kenosha, WI
Entry-level industrial machinery mechanics (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $70K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $88K | +36% | 200 |
| Wyoming | $78K | +21% | 2,010 |
| Nevada | $78K | +21% | 2,240 |
| Alaska | $77K | +20% | 860 |
| Hawaii | $77K | +20% | 910 |
| Washington | $77K | +20% | 10,710 |
| Illinois | $76K | +18% | 12,100 |
| Oregon | $76K | +17% | 7,070 |
| Colorado | $76K | +17% | 7,260 |
| Arizona | $75K | +16% | 5,020 |
| New Jersey | $75K | +16% | 8,380 |
| California | $74K | +15% | 26,830 |
| Massachusetts | $73K | +13% | 6,130 |
| Maine | $72K | +12% | 1,190 |
| Minnesota | $72K | +12% | 6,510 |
| Maryland | $72K | +11% | 2,880 |
| Utah | $71K | +10% | 4,040 |
| Connecticut | $70K | +8% | 2,360 |
| New York | $70K | +8% | 12,740 |
| Missouri | $67K | +4% | 5,420 |
| Delaware | $67K | +4% | 890 |
| Montana | $67K | +4% | 820 |
| Wisconsin | $67K | +3% | 13,870 |
| North Dakota | $66K | +2% | 2,560 |
| Kansas | $66K | +2% | 7,700 |
| Ohio | $65K | +1% | 21,950 |
| Tennessee | $65K | +1% | 12,850 |
| Rhode Island | $65K | +0% | 1,070 |
| Kentucky | $65K | +0% | 11,540 |
| Iowa | $64K | -0% | 6,050 |
| Michigan | $64K | -0% | 17,310 |
| New Hampshire | $64K | -1% | 1,950 |
| Nebraska | $64K | -1% | 2,880 |
| Virginia | $64K | -1% | 9,470 |
| Indiana | $64K | -1% | 14,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $64K | -1% | 22,160 |
| Vermont | $63K | -2% | 700 |
| Idaho | $63K | -3% | 2,750 |
| North Carolina | $62K | -3% | 15,720 |
| South Carolina | $62K | -3% | 9,890 |
| Texas | $62K | -4% | 56,950 |
| Alabama | $62K | -4% | 17,850 |
| West Virginia | $62K | -4% | 3,150 |
| South Dakota | $62K | -5% | 1,230 |
| Oklahoma | $62K | -5% | 6,250 |
| Georgia | $61K | -5% | 14,230 |
| New Mexico | $61K | -6% | 2,780 |
| Florida | $61K | -6% | 17,120 |
| Louisiana | $60K | -7% | 7,410 |
| Arkansas | $60K | -7% | 6,270 |
| Mississippi | $58K | -10% | 4,460 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a industrial machinery mechanic afford a 2BR apartment alone in Kenosha?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $70K, rent takes 30.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,402/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,400/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for industrial machinery mechanics in Kenosha?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new industrial machinery mechanics typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,057/month. At HUD’s $1,402/month FMR, rent would take 46% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is industrial machinery mechanic a high-paying job in Kenosha?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $70K locally vs. $65K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Kenosha compare to the national average for industrial machinery mechanics?
Kenosha pays $70K median vs. the U.S. average of $65K — that’s +9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.12), the purchasing-power equivalent is $70K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make in Kenosha, WI?
The median is $70,430 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,950, and experienced industrial machinery mechanics can clear $84,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $70K enough to live in Kenosha?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,604/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,402/month, which eats 30.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a industrial machinery mechanics salary go in Kenosha?
Kenosha has a Regional Price Parity of 101.12 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median industrial machinery mechanics salary is worth about $69,650 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do industrial machinery mechanics get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.