SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · United States
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines across the United States is $65,510 per year, measured over 176,600 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $82,670.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Pay for this occupation varies by 45.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $82,670 and West Virginia pays $56,810.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $82,670 | 1,430 | |
| 2 | Nevada | $79,860 | 2,870 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $79,370 | 2,890 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $79,170 | 530 | |
| 5 | Washington | $78,620 | 3,900 | |
| 6 | California | $78,550 | 20,080 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $78,190 | 1,080 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $78,180 | 3,520 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $76,070 | 1,620 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $76,030 | 1,720 |
States with the most Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 20,080 | $78,550 | |
| 2 | Texas | 20,080 | $61,940 | |
| 3 | Florida | 9,240 | $63,550 | |
| 4 | Arizona | 7,040 | $64,980 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 6,870 | $63,870 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 6,270 | $60,560 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 6,270 | $63,200 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 5,100 | $64,080 | |
| 9 | New York | 4,700 | $66,310 | |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,640 | $63,850 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | $104,000 | 260 |
| 2 | San Jose | $95,980 | 510 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $95,410 | 2,370 |
| 4 | Kokomo | $90,040 | 40 |
| 5 | Bremerton | $85,300 | 120 |
| 6 | Springfield | $83,990 | 70 |
| 7 | Bridgeport | $82,510 | 220 |
| 8 | Longview | $82,340 | 160 |
| 9 | Mankato | $81,990 | 70 |
| 10 | Minneapolis | $81,290 | 1,630 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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