What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Machine Repair?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Machine Repair jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Brisbane, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $62,602 $5,216 $1,203 $30.10 Sitka, AK $61,592 $5,132 $1,184 $29.61 Brisbane, CA $61,510 $5,125 $1,182 $29.57 San Francisco, CA $60,237 $5,019 $1,158 $28.96 Redmond, WA $60,005 $5,000 $1,153 $28.85 Sunnyvale, CA $60,005 $5,000 $1,153 $28.85 Livermore, CA $59,971 $4,997 $1,153 $28.83 San Jose, CA $59,921 $4,993 $1,152 $28.81 Daly City, CA $59,241 $4,936 $1,139 $28.48 Pennington County, SD $59,147 $4,928 $1,137 $28.44

Machine Repair

Machine Repair Salary

Q: How much does a Machine Repair make?

The average annual pay for a machine repair in the United States is $51,127 a year — that works out to approximately $24.58 an hour. The middle 80% of Machine Repairs earn between $35,000 (10th percentile) and $69,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Machine Repair Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Machine Repair in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Sewing Machine Repair Technician at $1,667 (3.3%) above Machine Repair. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sewing Machine Repair Technician $49,460 $4,121 $951 $23.78 Lighting $44,268 $3,689 $851 $21.28 Vending Machine Technician $41,364 $3,447 $795 $19.89 Carpenters Helper $39,739 $3,311 $764 $19.11 Hotel Maintenance Technician $37,333 $3,111 $717 $17.95

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Machine Repair Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$51,127

Columbus

Ohio

$49,384

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How much does a Machine Repair make?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a Machine Repair in the United States is $51,127 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.58 an hour. This is the equivalent of $983/week or $4,260/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $71,000 and as low as $31,500, the majority of Machine Repair salaries currently range between $40,000 (25th percentile) to $60,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $69,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Machine Repair varies greatly (by as much as 20500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Machine Repair in your area makes on average $49,384 per year, or $1,743 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $51,127. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Machine Repair salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Machine Repair jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Machine Repair Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Machine Repair job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Brisbane, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Brisbane, CA, beats the national average by $10,383 (20.3%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $11,475 (22.4%) above the $51,127 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Machine Repair appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and Pennington County, SD, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Machine Repair role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$62,602	$5,216	$1,203	$30.10
Sitka, AK	$61,592	$5,132	$1,184	$29.61
Brisbane, CA	$61,510	$5,125	$1,182	$29.57
San Francisco, CA	$60,237	$5,019	$1,158	$28.96
Redmond, WA	$60,005	$5,000	$1,153	$28.85
Sunnyvale, CA	$60,005	$5,000	$1,153	$28.85
Livermore, CA	$59,971	$4,997	$1,153	$28.83
San Jose, CA	$59,921	$4,993	$1,152	$28.81
Daly City, CA	$59,241	$4,936	$1,139	$28.48
Pennington County, SD	$59,147	$4,928	$1,137	$28.44

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Machine Repair Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Machine Repair job category, we found that Sewing Machine Repair Technician jobs have average salaries similar than Machine Repair jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sewing Machine Repair Technician	$49,460	$4,121	$951	$23.78
Lighting	$44,268	$3,689	$851	$21.28
Vending Machine Technician	$41,364	$3,447	$795	$19.89
Carpenters Helper	$39,739	$3,311	$764	$19.11
Hotel Maintenance Technician	$37,333	$3,111	$717	$17.95

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Infographic detailing Machine Repair salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $51,127 per year or $24.58 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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