SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — Arkansas
Arkansas · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Arkansas is $60,530 per year, close to the national median of $65,510 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Arkansas is $60,530 per year, close to the national median of $65,510 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $42,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,820 to $65,680.
The area has 1,190 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Arkansas ranks 46th by median wage. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 212th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,790 | −34.7% |
| 25th | $47,820 | −27.0% |
| Median (50th) | $60,530 | −7.6% |
| 75th | $65,680 | +0.3% |
| 90th | $77,000 | +17.5% |
| Mean | $58,960 | −10.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $64,040 | 180 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $62,470 | 440 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $61,990 | 60 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $60,250 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $60,530 goes as far as $69,655 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,655US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,530 a year, 7.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,790 to $77,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,190 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $64,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $60,530, or $29.10 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,510, so pay in Arkansas is 7.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $77,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fayetteville, at $64,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,190 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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