SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — Washington
Washington · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Washington is $78,620 per year, 20.0% 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 Washington is $78,620 per year, 20.0% above the national median of $65,510. Half of workers earn between $64,800 and $96,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,250 and the ninetieth at $110,130.
The area has 3,900 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Washington ranks number 5th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $85,300. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 323rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,250 | −18.7% |
| 25th | $64,800 | −1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $78,620 | +20.0% |
| 75th | $96,750 | +47.7% |
| 90th | $110,130 | +68.1% |
| Mean | $80,370 | +22.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $85,300 | 120 | |
| 2 | Longview | $82,340 | 160 | |
| 3 | Olympia | $81,120 | 110 | |
| 4 | Seattle | $81,090 | 1,930 | |
| 5 | Bellingham | $77,960 | 100 | |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $76,680 | 60 | |
| 7 | Spokane | $75,960 | 330 | |
| 8 | Kennewick | $74,190 | 190 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $66,280 | 100 | |
| 10 | Wenatchee | $60,370 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $78,620 buys what $73,477 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,477US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,620 a year, 20.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,250 to $110,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,900 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 51 states for 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 Washington?
The median annual wage is $78,620, or $37.80 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 Washington is 20.0% 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 Washington earns more than $110,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,250 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 3,900 jobs in this occupation in Washington. 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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