SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — Elkhart
Elkhart-Goshen, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Elkhart, IN is $70,040 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 Elkhart, IN is $70,040 per year, close to the national median of $65,510 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $54,790 and $81,810. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,140 and the ninetieth at $97,640.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Kokomo records the highest median at $90,040. Of the 307 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,140 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $54,790 | −16.4% |
| Median (50th) | $70,040 | +6.9% |
| 75th | $81,810 | +24.9% |
| 90th | $97,640 | +49.0% |
| Mean | $70,810 | +8.1% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo | $90,040 | 40 | |
| 2 | Lafayette | $73,830 | 150 | |
| 3 | South Bend | $66,180 | 80 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $65,600 | 940 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $64,640 | 190 | |
| 6 | Michigan City | $62,770 | 50 | |
| 7 | Fort Wayne | $62,750 | 220 | |
| 8 | Terre Haute | $62,130 | 40 | |
| 9 | Bloomington | $61,570 | 50 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $60,880 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elkhart run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $70,040 goes as far as $75,070 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,070US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,040 a year, 6.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,140 to $97,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kokomo, at $90,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Elkhart, IN?
The median annual wage is $70,040, or $33.67 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 Elkhart, IN is 6.9% higher. 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 Elkhart, IN earns more than $97,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,140 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 Kokomo, at $90,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Elkhart, IN. 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.
Explore related data