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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology: Program Overview, Universities, Careers & Salaries

Program Overview

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology equips learners with the technical expertise needed to ensure the reliable operation and longevity of complex industrial systems. This program focuses on the diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance of machinery across manufacturing, energy, maritime, and process industries.

  • Industrial Machinery Repair: Mastering the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of heavy-duty equipment including motors, pumps, and engines to restore optimal performance.
  • Mechanical Systems Maintenance: Applying precision techniques to maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems, drive trains, and material handling equipment in high-throughput environments.
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems: Understanding fluid power principles to diagnose, repair, and optimize systems used in automated industrial processes.
  • Rotating Equipment Alignment: Utilizing laser alignment and vibration analysis tools to ensure precise shaft and coupling alignment, reducing wear and downtime.
  • Steam and Thermal Systems: Gaining expertise in the operation and maintenance of steam propulsion units, boiler systems, and high-pressure piping in refining and power generation settings.
  • Refinery and Pipeline Integrity: Implementing inspection and maintenance protocols for pipeline distribution networks and refining infrastructure to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Marine Deck Machinery: Specializing in the upkeep of shipboard systems such as winches, cranes, and mooring equipment critical to maritime operations.
  • Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Employing data-driven strategies and condition monitoring tools to anticipate failures and extend equipment lifespan.

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Graduate Trends (2010-2024)

8,063
Total Graduates (2023-2024)
266
Universities & Colleges
7
Career Pathways

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Career Pathways & Salary Outlook

The following table presents salary data for occupations typically aligned with Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology degrees, including Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door and Millwrights. These career paths represent common employment outcomes but are not guaranteed for all graduates. Salary ranges vary by location, employer, experience level, and specific role requirements. Nationally, these occupations employ approximately 601,720 professionals.


National Average Salaries

Occupation Median Salary Salary Range Total Employment Hourly Rate
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers 47-4021 $106,580 $54,720 - $149,250 23,340 $51.24
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 49-9012 $74,690 $43,840 - $109,050 46,920 $35.91
Millwrights 49-9044 $65,170 $45,100 - $93,740 40,660 $31.33
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 49-9041 $63,760 $45,090 - $92,730 421,940 $30.65
Wind Turbine Service Technicians 49-9081 $62,580 $49,110 - $88,090 11,220 $30.09
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 49-9043 $60,500 $40,080 - $83,560 56,540 $29.09
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons 49-9045 $58,540 $37,050 - $81,440 1,100 $28.15

Salary Comparison

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Salary Map by State

Geographic location significantly impacts earning potential for these careers. Average salaries range from $54,943 in Mississippi to $95,075 in Hawaii—a 73% difference. The highest-paying states include Hawaii, District of Columbia, and California. Nationwide, these occupations employ over 601,720 professionals across all states. Explore the interactive map below to compare regional compensation and identify optimal markets for your career goals.

Average Salary Range:

Top Universities for Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology by Graduate Enrollment

Below are the top 99 institutions offering Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology programs for the 2023-2024 academic year (the most recent data reported as of 2025), ranked by the number of graduates. The highest graduate enrollment in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology is found at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) (370 graduates), Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) (342 graduates), Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) (318 graduates), Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) (283 graduates), and Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) (268 graduates). Combined, these colleges produced 6,819 graduates across all degree levels. Program availability varies by award level, including Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees at participating universities and schools.

College Name Award Levels Graduates Admissions Location Control Website
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
370 N/A Bowling Green, Kentucky Public southcentral.kctcs.edu
Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
342 N/A Lexington, Kentucky Public bluegrass.kctcs.edu
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
318 N/A Rome, Georgia Public gntc.edu
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
283 N/A Elizabethtown, Kentucky Public elizabethtown.kctcs.edu
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
268 N/A Owensboro, Kentucky Public owensboro.kctcs.edu
Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
235 N/A Indianapolis, Indiana Public ivytech.edu
MIAT College of Technology (MIAT)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
208 N/A Canton, Michigan Private miat.edu
Gadsden State Community College (GSCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
202 N/A Gadsden, Alabama Public gadsdenstate.edu
Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
192 N/A Louisville, Kentucky Public jefferson.kctcs.edu
Somerset Community College (SCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
189 N/A Somerset, Kentucky Public somerset.kctcs.edu
Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
173 N/A Los Angeles, California Public lattc.edu
Central Community College (CCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
152 N/A Grand Island, Nebraska Public cccneb.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
120 N/A Marietta, Georgia Public chattahoocheetech.edu
Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
115 N/A Florence, Kentucky Public gateway.kctcs.edu
Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
103 N/A Muscle Shoals, Alabama Public nwscc.edu
Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
103 N/A Wadley, Alabama Public suscc.edu
Great Basin College (GBC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
83 N/A Elko, Nevada Public gbcnv.edu
Lanier Technical College (Lanier Tech)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
80 N/A Gainesville, Georgia Public laniertech.edu
Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
80 N/A Warner Robins, Georgia Public centralgatech.edu
College of the Sequoias (COS)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
76 N/A Visalia, California Public cos.edu
Henderson Community College (HCC)
Associate's
Other Award
75 N/A Henderson, Kentucky Public henderson.kctcs.edu
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
73 N/A Salida, California Private sjvc.edu
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest (TCAT)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Other Award
69 N/A Newbern, Tennessee Public tcatnorthwest.edu
Portland Community College (PCC)
Associate's
Other Award
68 N/A Portland, Oregon Public pcc.edu
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Other Award
67 N/A Shelbyville, Tennessee Public tcatshelbyville.edu
Hopkinsville Community College (HCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
65 N/A Hopkinsville, Kentucky Public hopkinsville.kctcs.edu
Metropolitan Community College Area (MCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
65 N/A Omaha, Nebraska Public mccneb.edu
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
64 N/A De Queen, Arkansas Public cccua.edu
Philadelphia Technician Training (PTTI)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
63 N/A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Private ptt.edu
Madison Area Technical College
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
62 N/A Madison, Wisconsin Public madisoncollege.edu
Panola College
Associate's
Other Award
61 N/A Carthage, Texas Public panola.edu
Polytech Adult Education
Other Award
61 N/A Woodside, Delaware Public polytechworks.com
Joliet Junior College (JJC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
59 N/A Joliet, Illinois Public jjc.edu
Rend Lake College (RLC)
Associate's
Other Award
58 N/A Ina, Illinois Public rlc.edu
Bridgerland Technical College (BTECH)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
56 N/A Logan, Utah Public btech.edu
Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
53 N/A Prestonsburg, Kentucky Public bigsandy.kctcs.edu
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
52 N/A Rainsville, Alabama Public nacc.edu
Savannah Technical College
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
51 N/A Savannah, Georgia Public savannahtech.edu
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
49 N/A Visalia, California Private sjvc.edu
Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
49 N/A Griffin, Georgia Public sctech.edu
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Other Award
49 N/A Dickson, Tennessee Public tcatdickson.edu
Lakeshore Technical College (LTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
49 N/A Cleveland, Wisconsin Public gotoltc.edu
Kirkwood Community College
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
47 N/A Cedar Rapids, Iowa Public kirkwood.edu
University of Arkansas (UAM)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
46 N/A Monticello, Arkansas Public uamont.edu
Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
45 N/A Maysville, Kentucky Public maysville.kctcs.edu
Davis Technical College (DATC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
45 N/A Kaysville, Utah Public davistech.edu
Barstow Community College (BCC)
Associate's
Other Award
44 N/A Barstow, California Public barstow.edu
Itawamba Community College (ICC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
44 N/A Fulton, Mississippi Public iccms.edu
Southeastern Community College (SCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
43 N/A West Burlington, Iowa Public scciowa.edu
Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
43 N/A Ashland, Kentucky Public ashland.kctcs.edu
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC)
Associate's
Other Award
43 N/A Paducah, Kentucky Public westkentucky.kctcs.edu
Athens Technical College (Athens Tech)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
43 N/A Athens, Georgia Public athenstech.edu
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Associate's
Other Award
42 N/A Florence, South Carolina Public fdtc.edu
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
39 N/A Morristown, Tennessee Public tcatmorristown.edu
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
39 N/A Eau Claire, Wisconsin Public cvtc.edu
Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
39 N/A Sandersville, Georgia Public oftc.edu
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC)
Other Award
38 N/A Waco, Georgia Public westgatech.edu
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
38 N/A Valdosta, Georgia Public wiregrass.edu
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
35 N/A Minden, Louisiana Public nltcc.edu
Aiken Technical College (ATC)
Associate's
Other Award
35 N/A Graniteville, South Carolina Public atc.edu
Texarkana College
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
35 N/A Texarkana, Texas Public texarkanacollege.edu
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
35 N/A Ontario, California Private sjvc.edu
Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
34 N/A Thomasville, Georgia Public southernregional.edu
Elgin Community College (ECC)
Associate's
Other Award
33 N/A Elgin, Illinois Public elgin.edu
Enterprise State Community College (ESCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
32 N/A Enterprise, Alabama Public escc.edu
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
31 N/A Hohenwald, Tennessee Public tcathohenwald.edu
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
31 N/A Murfreesboro, Tennessee Public tcatmurfreesboro.edu
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
31 N/A Jackson, Tennessee Public tcatjackson.edu
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
31 N/A Pewaukee, Wisconsin Public wctc.edu
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Other Award
30 N/A Crossville, Tennessee Public tcatcrossville.edu
Ranken Technical College
Associate's
Other Award
29 N/A Saint Louis, Missouri Private ranken.edu
Imperial Valley College (IVC)
Other Award
28 N/A Imperial, California Public imperial.edu
Montcalm Community College (MCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
28 N/A Sidney, Michigan Public montcalm.edu
Mountainland Technical College (MTECH)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
28 N/A Lehi, Utah Public mtec.edu
New Castle School of Trades (NCST)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
27 N/A New Castle, Pennsylvania Private ncstrades.edu
Snead State Community College (SSCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
26 N/A Boaz, Alabama Public snead.edu
Fresno City College (FCC)
Other Award
26 N/A Fresno, California Public fresnocitycollege.edu
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
26 N/A Ogden, Utah Public otech.edu
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
26 N/A Rock Springs, Wyoming Public westernwyoming.edu
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
25 N/A Albuquerque, New Mexico Public cnm.edu
South Louisiana Community College (SLCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Other Award
24 N/A Lafayette, Louisiana Public solacc.edu
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc (UTI)
Other Award
24 N/A Rancho Cucamonga, California Private uti.edu
Arkansas State University (ASUN)
Other Award
24 N/A Newport, Arkansas Public asun.edu
Arkansas State University Three Rivers (ASUTR)
Other Award
23 N/A Malvern, Arkansas Public asutr.edu
Gwinnett Technical College (Gwinnett Tech)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
23 N/A Lawrenceville, Georgia Public gwinnetttech.edu
Kaskaskia College (KC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
22 N/A Centralia, Illinois Public kaskaskia.edu
Shelton State Community College (SSCC)
Other Award
21 N/A Tuscaloosa, Alabama Public sheltonstate.edu
Los Medanos College (LMC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
21 N/A Pittsburg, California Public losmedanos.edu
North American Trade Schools (NATS)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
21 N/A Baltimore, Maryland Private natradeschools.edu
Hennepin Technical College (HTC)
Other Award
21 N/A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Public hennepintech.edu
Hill College
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
21 N/A Hillsboro, Texas Public hillcollege.edu
Laramie County Community College (LCCC)
Associate's
Other Award
21 N/A Cheyenne, Wyoming Public lccc.wy.edu
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC)
Associate's
Other Award
21 N/A Avondale, Arizona Public estrellamountain.edu
University of Arkansas Community College (UACCM)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
20 ACT: 17-22 Morrilton, Arkansas Public uaccm.edu
Columbus Technical College (Columbus Tech)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Certificate (≥2 yrs)
Associate's
Residency
Other Award
20 N/A Columbus, Georgia Public columbustech.edu
Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC)
Other Award
20 N/A Sumter, South Carolina Public cctech.edu
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC)
Other Award
19 N/A Perry, Florida Public bbtc.edu
Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
19 N/A Topeka, Kansas Public washburntech.edu
Northwest State Community College (NSCC)
Certificate (1-2 yrs)
Associate's
Other Award
19 N/A Archbold, Ohio Public northweststate.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology programs

How much can I earn with a Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology degree?

Salaries for Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology graduates vary by role and location. Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers earn a median of $106,580 annually, while Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door earn around $74,690. Geographic location significantly impacts earnings—professionals in Hawaii average $95,075 compared to $54,943 in Mississippi. Approximately 601,720 professionals work in related occupations nationwide.

Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS program, May 2024. Earnings vary by experience, employer, and market conditions.

Which universities have the largest Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology programs?

Currently 266 accredited institutions offer Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology degrees across the U.S. Programs with the highest enrollment include Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) (370 graduates), Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) (342 graduates), and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) (318 graduates).

Program size doesn't necessarily indicate quality—consider factors like faculty expertise, production opportunities, location, and available degree levels when choosing a school.

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated.

Is enrollment in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology growing or declining?

Graduate numbers have increased over the past decade, rising from 4,271 in 2010 to 8,063 in 2023-24. This represents a 89% increase overall from 2010.

The field remains specialized with steady interest, though opportunities are most concentrated in major metropolitan areas with active arts scenes like New York, California, and Illinois.

Graduate enrollment data from IPEDS, 2010-2024 academic years. Trends reflect reported completions at participating institutions.

What career paths are available with a Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology degree?

This degree prepares you for roles such as Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, and Millwrights. Related occupations employ approximately 601,720 professionals nationwide.

Skills in project management, creative leadership, and collaboration also transfer to event planning, arts administration, marketing, and corporate training roles. Many professionals work freelance or on a project basis across theatre, film, and live events.

Career pathways mapped using CIP-SOC crosswalk from the National Center for Education Statistics. Employment data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

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