The highest median for industrial machinery mechanics in Pennsylvania is in Allentown at $73,390. Compare with industrial machinery mechanics nationwide.
Median pay by metro
All Pennsylvania metros
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| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| AllentownPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $73,390 | $73,413 | 1,510 |
| PhiladelphiaPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $70,340 | $68,588 | 5,500 |
| YorkPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $66,540 | $69,312 | 1,120 |
| WilliamsportPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $66,080 | $71,554 | 320 |
| ReadingPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $65,620 | $67,608 | 1,360 |
| JohnstownPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $64,910 | $75,539 | 170 |
| ChambersburgPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $63,770 | $67,380 | 360 |
| ScrantonPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $63,770 | $68,162 | 1,250 |
| GettysburgPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $63,490 | $66,566 | 200 |
| LancasterPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $63,080 | $64,199 | 1,290 |
| PittsburghPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $62,560 | $66,081 | 4,050 |
| HarrisburgPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $62,470 | $63,325 | 1,100 |
| LebanonPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $60,500 | $64,904 | 260 |
| EriePENNSYLVANIA · PA | $59,620 | $65,553 | 370 |
| State CollegePENNSYLVANIA · PA | $59,160 | $61,140 | 140 |
| AltoonaPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $55,640 | $62,163 | 250 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Licensing in Pennsylvania Official source
The main state licensing office in Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Home improvement contractors register with the state; most trades are licensed locally. It can point you to the right license for industrial machinery mechanics.
Official Pennsylvania licensing site ↗
Requirements for industrial machinery mechanics vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Other trades in Pennsylvania.