SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — Longview
Longview-Kelso, WA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Longview, WA is $82,340 per year, well above the national median of $65,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Longview, WA is $82,340 per year, well above the national median of $65,510. The gap of 25.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $74,140 and $83,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,310 and the ninetieth at $96,750.
Employment stands at 160, or 3.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $85,300. Of the 198 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 47th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,310 | −7.9% |
| 25th | $74,140 | +13.2% |
| Median (50th) | $82,340 | +25.7% |
| 75th | $83,090 | +26.8% |
| 90th | $96,750 | +47.7% |
| Mean | $79,690 | +21.6% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $85,300 | 120 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $81,120 | 110 | |
| 3 | Seattle | $81,090 | 1,930 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $77,960 | 100 | |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $76,680 | 60 | |
| 6 | Spokane | $75,960 | 330 | |
| 7 | Kennewick | $74,190 | 190 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $66,280 | 100 | |
| 9 | Wenatchee | $60,370 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Longview run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $82,340 buys what $76,953 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,953US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,340 a year, 25.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,310 to $96,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $85,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Longview, WA?
The median annual wage is $82,340, or $39.59 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 Longview, WA is 25.7% 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 Longview, WA earns more than $96,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,310 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 Bremerton, at $85,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Longview, WA. 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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