Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Bridgeport

$74,750

Local median annual wage in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT. Middle half of earners roughly $58,500 to $94,290.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+15.9%
US median
$64,520
Cost of living (106.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
106.9
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$58,500 to $94,290
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
300
Job code
49-9041

Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Bridgeport pay a median $74,750 (May 2025), 15.9% above the US median of $64,520. At local prices (index 106.9), that median buys about what $69,925 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$74,750 in Bridgeport buys about what $69,925 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 106.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 150.5 vs overall 106.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Industrial Machinery Mechanics in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Bridgeport $74,750 $58,500 to $94,290 106.9
Sacramento $77,630 $62,720 to $90,650 106.7
San Francisco $90,580 $70,480 to $118,440 115.6
Tulsa $62,010 $51,470 to $76,580 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Bridgeport?
The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT is $74,750 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Bridgeport pay compare to the US median for Industrial Machinery Mechanics?
Local median pay is 15.9% above the national median of $64,520.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Bridgeport is 106.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $74,750 has about the same buying power as $69,925 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.