SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — North Missouri
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in North Missouri, MO is $62,170 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 North Missouri, MO is $62,170 per year, close to the national median of $65,510 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $40,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $84,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,960 to $78,000.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Columbia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,120. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 81st of 320 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,470 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $50,960 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $62,170 | −5.1% |
| 75th | $78,000 | +19.1% |
| 90th | $84,490 | +29.0% |
| Mean | $63,550 | −3.0% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $76,120 | 100 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $65,640 | 1,340 | |
| 3 | Kansas City | $63,850 | 1,400 | |
| 4 | St. Joseph | $61,820 | 70 | |
| 5 | Cape Girardeau | $61,670 | 60 | |
| 6 | Joplin | $60,910 | 130 | |
| 7 | Springfield | $60,100 | 220 | |
| 8 | Jefferson City | $58,840 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $62,170 goes as far as $68,469 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,469US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,170 a year, 5.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,470 to $84,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $76,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in North Missouri, MO?
The median annual wage is $62,170, or $29.89 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 North Missouri, MO is 5.1% 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 North Missouri, MO earns more than $84,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,470 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 Columbia, at $76,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in North Missouri, MO. 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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