SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — Michigan City
Michigan City-La Porte, IN · 10 metro areas compared
At $62,770, median pay for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Michigan City, IN tracks the national median of $65,510 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,770, median pay for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Michigan City, IN tracks the national median of $65,510 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,930 to $82,250.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.08 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Kokomo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $90,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 60th of 195 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,730 | −25.6% |
| 25th | $52,930 | −19.2% |
| Median (50th) | $62,770 | −4.2% |
| 75th | $82,250 | +25.6% |
| 90th | $100,250 | +53.0% |
| Mean | $68,990 | +5.3% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo | $90,040 | 40 | |
| 2 | Lafayette | $73,830 | 150 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $70,040 | 140 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $66,180 | 80 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $65,600 | 940 | |
| 6 | Evansville | $64,640 | 190 | |
| 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 Michigan City run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $62,770 goes as far as $67,278 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,278US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,770 a year, 4.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,730 to $100,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 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 Michigan City, IN?
The median annual wage is $62,770, or $30.18 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 Michigan City, IN is 4.2% 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 Michigan City, IN earns more than $100,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,730 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 50 jobs in this occupation in Michigan City, 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.
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