SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — El Paso
El Paso, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In El Paso, TX the median wage is $53,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In El Paso, TX the median wage is $53,580. That is 18.2% lower than the national median of $65,510. Pay ranges from under $38,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,640 to $63,620.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.06 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $65,740. Of the 476 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 205th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,540 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $46,640 | −28.8% |
| Median (50th) | $53,580 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $63,620 | −2.9% |
| 90th | $73,470 | +12.2% |
| Mean | $55,890 | −14.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $65,740 | 550 | |
| 2 | Midland | $64,200 | 620 | |
| 3 | Wichita Falls | $64,040 | 40 | |
| 4 | Austin | $64,000 | 1,080 | |
| 5 | College Station | $63,340 | 140 | |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | $63,050 | 510 | |
| 7 | Dallas | $62,860 | 4,620 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $62,720 | 230 | |
| 9 | Houston | $62,410 | 5,330 | |
| 10 | Longview | $62,290 | 410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Paso run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $53,580 goes as far as $55,180 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,180US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,580 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,540 to $73,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $65,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in El Paso, TX?
The median annual wage is $53,580, or $25.76 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 El Paso, TX is 18.2% 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 El Paso, TX earns more than $73,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,540 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 Odessa, at $65,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in El Paso, TX. 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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