Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Ponce, PR make a median of $36,440 a year, or about $17.52 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $44K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $36,440 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $538/month, or 21.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $36K get you in Ponce?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ponce’s Regional Price Parity (100). 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.
About industrial machinery mechanics
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What this looks like in Ponce
Pay for industrial machinery mechanics in Ponce runs about 44% below the U.S. median of $65K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $538/month, 20.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Ponce can be a reasonable trade-off for industrial machinery mechanicss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for industrial machinery mechanics in metros near Ponce, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $44K | $44K |
| Mayaguez | $31K | $31K |
| Arecibo | $40K | $40K |
| Aguadilla | $38K | $38K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ponce, PR
Entry-level industrial machinery mechanics (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $44K or more, a $10K 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 Ponce?
Yes — at the median salary of $36K, rent takes 20.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $538/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for industrial machinery mechanics in Ponce?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new industrial machinery mechanics typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,008/month. At HUD’s $538/month FMR, rent would take 27% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is industrial machinery mechanic a high-paying job in Ponce?
Local pay runs 44% below the national median — $36K here vs. $65K nationally.
How does Ponce compare to the national average for industrial machinery mechanics?
Ponce pays $36K median vs. the U.S. average of $65K — that’s -44%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $36K — below the national median.
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make in Ponce, PR?
The median is $36,440 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,470, and experienced industrial machinery mechanics can clear $43,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Ponce?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,610/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $538/month, which eats 20.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a industrial machinery mechanics salary go in Ponce?
Ponce has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median industrial machinery mechanics salary is worth about $36,440 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.