Industrial Machinery Mechanics, San Francisco
$90,580
Local median annual wage in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Middle half of earners roughly $70,480 to $118,440.
Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.
- vs US median
- +40.4%
- US median
- $64,520
- Cost of living (115.6) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
- 115.6
- 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.
- $70,480 to $118,440
- Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
- 2,550
- Job code
- 49-9041
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in San Francisco pay a median $90,580 (May 2025), 40.4% above the US median of $64,520. At local prices (index 115.6), that median buys about what $78,356 buys at US-average prices.
What that pay buys
$90,580 in San Francisco buys about what $78,356 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 115.6, 2024). Housing & rent index is 194.7 vs overall 115.6 (US average = 100, 2024).
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $90,580 | $70,480 to $118,440 | 115.6 |
| Miami | $61,620 | $48,790 to $76,430 | 114.2 |
| 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 San Francisco?
- The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is $90,580 (May 2025 local salary guide).
- How does San Francisco pay compare to the US median for Industrial Machinery Mechanics?
- Local median pay is 40.4% above the national median of $64,520.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- The cost of living index for San Francisco is 115.6 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $90,580 has about the same buying power as $78,356 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.