Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in West Virginia
$65,130avg. a year
$31.31 an hour · 3,150 employed
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in West Virginia earn an average of $65,130 a year. That is $3,330 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $68,460. The best-paying metro area is Parkersburg-Vienna, WV at $83,880.
$61,710Median pay
$31.31Average hourly
+24%Avg. pay since 2020
#41Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying West Virginia metro areas
Average pay for industrial machinery mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
1200 jobs
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
$83,880
$40.33 an hour
22,060 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$75,300
$36.20 an hour
3680 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$70,920
$34.10 an hour
4200 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$69,150
$33.25 an hour
5210 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$67,060
$32.24 an hour
6260 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
$65,870
$31.67 an hour
7310 jobs
Charleston, WV
$61,570
$29.60 an hour
8290 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$61,300
$29.47 an hour
9130 jobs
Morgantown, WV
$60,590
$29.13 an hour
10200 jobs
Beckley, WV
$53,470
$25.71 an hour
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in West Virginia, charted
Pay over time
West Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where West Virginia industrial machinery mechanics work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,460 | $32.91 |
| West Virginia | $65,130 | $31.31 |
| Maryland | $71,280 | $34.27 |
| Ohio | $67,900 | $32.64 |
| Virginia | $67,320 | $32.36 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,700 | $32.07 |
| Kentucky | $66,000 | $31.73 |
Related jobs in West Virginia
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,160
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51,700
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,280
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$85,000
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$81,750
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42,120
Average pay, West Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make in West Virginia?
The average is $65,130 a year, and the median is $61,710. That is $3,330 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $68,460.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$31.31 an hour on average; the median is $29.67.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV ($83,880), followed by Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($75,300). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Beckley, WV ($53,470).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-9041. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national industrial machinery mechanics page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.