SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Wichita Falls, TX is $64,040 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 Wichita Falls, TX is $64,040 per year, close to the national median of $65,510 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $52,990 and $76,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,790 and the ninetieth at $77,860.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $65,740. Of the 236 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 61st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,790 | −33.2% |
| 25th | $52,990 | −19.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,040 | −2.2% |
| 75th | $76,220 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $77,860 | +18.9% |
| Mean | $63,770 | −2.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $65,740 | 550 | |
| 2 | Midland | $64,200 | 620 | |
| 3 | Austin | $64,000 | 1,080 | |
| 4 | College Station | $63,340 | 140 | |
| 5 | Corpus Christi | $63,050 | 510 | |
| 6 | Dallas | $62,860 | 4,620 | |
| 7 | Amarillo | $62,720 | 230 | |
| 8 | Houston | $62,410 | 5,330 | |
| 9 | Longview | $62,290 | 410 | |
| 10 | Beaumont | $62,100 | 360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wichita Falls run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $64,040 goes as far as $65,953 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,953US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,040 a year, 2.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,790 to $77,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $65,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Wichita Falls, TX?
The median annual wage is $64,040, or $30.79 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 Wichita Falls, TX is 2.2% 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 Wichita Falls, TX earns more than $77,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,790 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 Odessa, at $65,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX. 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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